Molasses is a byproduct liquid resulting from sugar production. It is a thick syrup derived from refining sugarcane or sugar beets.

Description of raw materials used in production. 

Molasses is produced from sugar cane or sugar beets. These plants are cultivated, harvested, and then processed to extract sugar.

Step-by-step summary of industrial chemical synthesis process.

• Sugar Extraction. Sugar is extracted from the canes or beets through pressing and boiling.
• Sugar Crystallization. The sugary juice obtained is evaporated to promote sugar crystallization.
• Molasses Extraction. After crystallization, molasses is separated from the crystallized sugars through centrifugation.

Form and color. Molasses is a thick, sticky syrup, ranging in color from light brown to dark brown, depending on the type and processing degree.

Commercial applications. 

Molasses is utilized in various applications in the food industry, such as a natural sweetener in baking, candy production, beverages, and also in alcoholic fermentation. It's also used in the production of animal feed.

Food Industry. Molasses is used as a sweetener in baked goods, sweets, sauces, and as a component in some drinks.

Animal Feed. Used as an energy supplement and a source of micronutrients in animal feed.

Alcohol Production. Molasses is a key ingredient in the production of rum and in some beer-making processes.

Yeast Production. It is used in the industrial production of yeast due to its sugar content.

Agriculture. Molasses is used as an additive in fertilizers and animal feeds.

Energy. The fermentation of molasses can produce biogas, utilized for generating energy.

Pharmaceutical Products. Molasses can be used in the production of antibiotics like penicillin.

Paper Industry. Used as a deacidification agent in paper production.