Commercial Solvents Corporation

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Commercial Solvents Corporation
IndustryChemicals
FoundedIncorporated in 1919 (Incorporated in 1919)
HeadquartersMidtown Manhattan,
New York City
,
United States
Key people
Dr. Chaim Weizmann, William Davis Ticknor Sr.
ProductsAlcohol solvents

Commercial Solvents Corporation (CSC) was an American chemical and biotechnology company created in 1919.

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History

The Commercial Solvents Corporation was established at the end of World War I; earning distinction as the pioneer producer of acetone and butanol by fermentation processes developed and patented by Dr. Chaim Weizmann. Terre Haute, Indiana was chosen to be the site of CSC's research as this location made possible the expedient translation of new processes from the laboratory and demonstration plant into full production. [1] [2]

As early as 1917, the corporation began work in Terre Haute, Indiana. It developed the conversion of corn and other grains into ethanol by fermentation. They later produced riboflavin by microbial action. [3]

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References

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  7. "Solvents Has New Head". Plain Dealer. December 1, 1947. p. 13. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
  8. "J. Albert Woods Heads Commercial Solvents". Detroit Times. April 13, 1950. p. 21. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  9. "President Quits Firm with Plant At Harvey". The Advocate. February 17, 1959. p. 13. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  10. "Wheeler Is President". Plain Dealer. August 5, 1966. p. 21. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  11. "Solvent Firm Picks Leonhardt". Fort Lauderdale News. August 29, 1973. p. 54. Retrieved 13 January 2018.