2-Methyl-1-propanol News & Market Updates

Isobutanol Price Trends in the Northwest European Market on September 17, 2026

2d ago

Isobutanol prices in Northwest Europe rose by 10 units. FOB prices averaged $1,280/ton (range: $1,278–$1,282), while CIF prices averaged €1,390/ton (range:...

Isobutanol Price Trends in the Northwest European Market on September 10, 2026

on Sep 11, 2026

Northwest Europe isobutanol prices were flat: FOB USD 1,268–1,272/tonne (mid USD 1,270) and CIF EUR 1,378–1,382/tonne (mid EUR 1,380), both unchanged.

China's isobutanol market has experienced extreme volatility, with prices swinging dramatically within a single month. In one January episode, isobutanol prices jumped from roughly 9,733 yuan/ton to a peak of 17,166 yuan/ton, a 76% spike within ten days, before retreating. The…

W Wei Zhang on Aug 25, 2026

Synthetic biology advances are opening new routes to isobutanol from C1 feedstocks like methanol and formic acid. Researchers have engineered methylotrophic bacteria and industrial chassis such as E. coli and yeast to assimilate methanol or formic acid as sole carbon sources.…

H Hannah Berg on Aug 19, 2026

Isobutanol is classified as a Class 3 flammable liquid with a flash point of 28°C, UN number 1112. Exporters must comply with IMDG Code requirements for packaging, labeling, and stowage. Critical documentation includes MSDS, a dangerous goods packaging certificate, commodity…

H Hannah Berg on Aug 11, 2026

September 8, Shandong isobutanol is 7000 yuan.

on Sep 16, 2025

On September 8th, Shandong's bid for isopropanol was $7000 per ton, with a specification of 99.90% purity. The validity period for this offer is seven days....