Commercial Solvents Corporation Explained

Commercial Solvents Corporation
Industry:	Chemicals
Hq Location:	Midtown Manhattan
Hq Location City:	New York City
Hq Location Country:	United States
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Key People:	Dr. Chaim Weizmann, William Davis Ticknor Sr.
Products:	Alcohol solvents
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Commercial Solvents Corporation (CSC) was an American chemical and biotechnology company created in 1919.

History

The Commercial Solvents Corporation was established at the end of World War I; earning distinction as the pioneer producer of acetone and butanol by fermentation processes developed and patented by Dr. Chaim Weizmann. Terre Haute, Indiana was chosen to be the site of CSC's research as this location made possible the expedient translation of new processes from the laboratory and demonstration plant into full production.^{[1] [2]}

As early as 1917, the corporation began work in Terre Haute, Indiana. It developed the conversion of corn and other grains into ethanol by fermentation. They later produced riboflavin by microbial action.^[3]

Presidents

• Philip G. Mumford 1922 to 1928.^[4]
• William Davis Ticknor Sr. 1920 to 1922 and 1928 to 1938, was president and chairman of the board.^[5]
• Theodore P. Walker 1938 to 1947.^[6]
• Henry E. Perry 1947 to 1950.^[7]
• J. Albert Woods 1950 to 1959.^[8]
• Maynard C Wheeler 1959 to 1966.^[9]
• Robert C. Wheeler 1966 to 1973.^[10]
• William S. Leonhardt 1973 to 1975.^[11]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Vigo County Public Library - Archives & Local History. 18 February 2017.
2. Fred C. Kelly (1936). One Thing Leads to Another: The Growth of an Industry, Houghton Mifflin
3. Web site: Commercial Solvents Corporation . 2011-10-24 . .
4. News: Solvents Heads Resigns; Goes to Banking Firm. 13 January 2018. Seattle Daily Times. July 18, 1928. 29.
5. News: William Ticknor, Industrialist, 57. President of the Commercial Solvents Corporation Is Dead in Englewood. Held Many Directorates. Once Partner in New Jersey Banking Firm. Son Was a Harvard Football Star . . March 25, 1938 . 2011-10-24 .
6. News: New CSC Directors . . 1938. 2011-10-24 .
7. News: Solvents Has New Head. 18 February 2017. Plain Dealer. December 1, 1947. 13.
8. News: J. Albert Woods Heads Commercial Solvents. 13 January 2018. Detroit Times. April 13, 1950. 21.
9. News: President Quits Firm with Plant At Harvey. 13 January 2018. The Advocate. February 17, 1959. 13.
10. News: Wheeler Is President. 13 January 2018. Plain Dealer. August 5, 1966. 21.
11. News: Solvent Firm Picks Leonhardt. 13 January 2018. Fort Lauderdale News. August 29, 1973. 54.