Can a chemical product with a secret recipe apply for a patent?

If it is difficult to detect the specific ingredients of the formula according to the current technology, that is to say, it is difficult to achieve it through reverse engineering, it is recommended to protect it with trade secrets; In addition, if you want to get a patent, you can apply for a rough formula, but this has two disadvantages.

First, the ingredients of the formula are exposed, which points out the special research direction for competitors;

Second, this kind of patent is of little use, and the value of rights protection, pledge and transaction is not great. Therefore, if it can be used as a trade secret, don't apply for a patent, especially in the field of chemistry.