Ketene/Diketene:
An organic chemical (intermediate) used in making a variety of materials including dyes and pigments as well as phenzaone (analgesic).
Ketene is not stable as a gas, and is usually consumed on site; Diketene is more stable and can be transported.
Market Dynamics:
Primary market demand is by construction for paints and pigments, however, there is some demand by pharma as well.
Up Stream Materials/Building Blocks:
Acetic acid
Acetone
Carbon Disulfide
Ketene
Triethyl phosphate
Down Stream Materials Consuming Ketene/Diketene:
1-phenyl-3-methylpyrazolones
Acetic anhydride
Acetoacetate esters
Acetoacetate amides
Acetoacetate anilides
Arylide yellow
Chloroacetyl Chloride
Diarylide pigment
Phenazone (analgesic)
Sorbic Acid