Abstract The main downstream products from the industrial dipentene were reviewed,such as:some kinds of polyester,fine chemical intermediates such as p-cymene,p-menthane and flavours such as carvone,terpinyl acetate and so forth,the main characteristics and applications were also described in the paper.Conclusion that developing downstream products of cheap dipentene can make good economic and social profits is drawn.
2004, Vol. 21 
