Versatic acids play a crucial role in creating materials with excellent hydrolytic stability and resistance to heat and to attack from a wide variety of chemical agents. Versatic acids have excellent solubility in non-polar compounds such as solvents, organic polymers and plastics, allowing them to be used in a wide variety of systems.
These properties originate from the highly branched alkyl groups that contain a tertiary alpha carbon atom. The improved performance is especially clear compared to linear and secondary acids.
Take a closer look at our Versatic acid products:
Deliver faster kinetics, cleaner separation, and outstanding selectivity for Ni, Co, and Mn recovery from ores and battery black mass. With exceptional stability and low viscosity, it’s the extractant that keeps operations moving efficiently — from lab to full-scale plant.
