Can I apply for a utility model patent for inventing chemicals?

Article 2 Inventions and creations mentioned in this Law refer to inventions, utility models and designs.

Invention refers to a new technical scheme proposed for a product, method or its improvement.

Utility model refers to a new practical technical scheme for the shape, structure or combination of products.

Appearance design refers to a new design with aesthetic feeling and suitable for industrial application based on the shape, pattern or combination of products and the combination of colors, shapes and patterns.

According to the above provisions, inventions involving chemicals cannot be protected by utility models.