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Commercial Solvents Corporation

Commercial Solvents Corporation

American chemical and biotechnology company

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]

Presidents

References

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    "President Quits Firm with Plant At Harvey". The Advocate. February 17, 1959. p. 13. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
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    "Wheeler Is President". Plain Dealer. August 5, 1966. p. 21. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
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    "Solvent Firm Picks Leonhardt". Fort Lauderdale News. August 29, 1973. p. 54. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
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