Pyrone Systems

Pyrone Systems is a biotechnology company focused on developing sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional chemical-based products. The company's core technology revolves around a proprietary bioprocess for converting fatty acids into polyketides, particularly triacetic acid lactone (TAL). TAL serves as a versatile precursor molecule with numerous applications across various industries.

Pyrone Systems has developed a novel approach to producing TAL through a cost-effective fermentation process using genetically engineered yeast. This method enables the company to synthesize TAL and other bio-based chemicals from renewable sources, such as plant-derived fatty acids, replacing their petrochemical-derived counterparts.

One of Pyrone Systems' initial product offerings is pogostone, a natural insecticide derived from TAL. Pogostone has demonstrated remarkable potency as a biopesticide, selectively stunning pests like mosquitoes without causing fatalities. The company aims to introduce pogostone as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional synthetic insecticides in the professional household pest control market, estimated to be worth around USD 2 billion.

While pogostone represents an immediate application of Pyrone Systems' technology, the company's long-term vision is to evolve into a leading green chemistry platform capable of producing a wide range of bio-based chemicals from TAL. These chemicals could potentially replace their petrochemical counterparts across various industries, including lubricants, corrosion inhibitors, and other industrial applications.

Pyrone Systems was founded by a team of experienced professionals with diverse expertise in areas such as biochemistry, industrial biotechnology, and the insecticide industry. The company's founders include Alex Hutagalung, a biochemist with a patented process for converting fatty acids to polyketides; Brian Conn, a biotechnology industry veteran; Brent Shanks, a researcher focused on TAL-based products; and Steve Bessette, a seasoned professional in the insecticide industry.