1. Performance Chemicals

• Intermediate for Organic Synthesis: Used extensively as a building block to synthesize methylated amines, amides, and nitriles.
• Solvent and Reactant: Acts as a solvent or reactant in production of formaldehyde resins and other specialty chemicals.
• Production of Methyl Isocyanate (MIC): A critical precursor for MIC, which is further used in manufacturing pesticides like carbamate insecticides.

2. Pharmaceuticals

• API Synthesis: Key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals such as ephedrine, theophylline derivatives, antihistamines, and muscle relaxants.
• Local Anesthetics: Used in producing lidocaine and other anesthetic compounds.
• Antidepressants and Antiviral Agents: Forms part of the synthesis route for several psychiatric and antiviral medications.
• Vitamin Synthesis: Involved in the preparation of nicotinamide and other vitamin B3 derivatives.

3. Agrochemicals

• Herbicide Production: Precursor in the manufacture of herbicides such as metolachlor and acetochlor.
• Insecticide Synthesis: Used to produce carbamates and organophosphate insecticides.
• Fungicide Manufacturing: Integral in synthesizing fungicides for crop protection.
• Nitrogen Fertilizer Production: Used as a nitrogen source or intermediate in some fertilizer formulations.

4. Water Treatment 

• Neutralizing Amine: Adjusts pH in boiler water and steam systems to minimize corrosion.
• Biocide Precursor: Used to produce chemicals that control microbial growth in cooling towers and water systems.
• Scale Inhibitor Synthesis: Helps produce agents that prevent mineral scale buildup in pipes and equipment.

5. Polymer & Resins

• Vulcanization Accelerator: Speeds up the curing process in rubber manufacturing, improving efficiency and final product properties.
• Antioxidant and Stabilizer Production: Used in manufacturing rubber stabilizers and antioxidants that protect polymers from degradation.
• Foam Production: Intermediate for chemicals used in polyurethane foam manufacture.
• Polymer Additive Synthesis: Used in manufacturing additives that improve plastic properties like flexibility and durability.
• Polyurethane Production: Serves as an intermediate in producing polyurethanes and related polymers.