| Synthetic Biology (BIO066H) |
| Biofene |
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Amyris produces its sustainable and versatile ingredient, trans-β-Farnesene, through a combination of fermentation and synthetic biology. With a little bit of chemistry, biofene, a precursor molecule, can be transformed into other naturally occurring substances that Amyris makes. |
| Sclareol |
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Ambergris, a former fragrance material made from sperm whale secretions that is expensive and hard to find, has been replaced by sclareol, whose main chemical component is ambroxide. |
| Neossance Hemisqualane |
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Leading international brands choose Neossance Hemisqualane as their sustainable and naturally derived silicone substitute. When it comes to skincare, haircare, suncare, makeup removal, and color cosmetics, it offers a sensory and functional performance that is comparable to that of harmful, prohibited silicones like isohexadecane and cyclomethicone. |
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