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Hydrogenation can serve as a critical link in chemical synthesis, particularly between nitration and phosgenation. When integrated strategically, it helps enable safer, more efficient production processes.

To better understand this connection, we spoke with Dr. Luca Mantilli, R&D Chemist at Valsynthese, the fine chemicals division of Société Suisse des Explosifs Holding (SSE). Dr. Mantilli discussed how hydrogenation was implemented to bridge the gap between two of the company’s core hazardous chemistries: nitration and phosgenation.

Learn more about Valsynthese: https://www.valsynthese.ch/

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