2-Methylbutane News & Market Updates

Isopentane is far more than a simple solvent. Its largest use is as a blowing agent for expandable polystyrene (EPS) and polyurethane rigid foam, where it is blended with n-pentane or cyclopentane to create fine cell structures with excellent insulation. It is also a key…

O Olivier Dupont on Aug 22, 2026

High-purity isopentane is manufactured mainly by distillation or adsorption. Distillation typically uses a two-column setup, either de-C4 first then de-C5+, or the reverse, and requires significant capital investment. Adsorption routes are longer and more energy-intensive…

M Marcus Hayes on Aug 10, 2026

China's isopentane market is expanding steadily, with domestic demand reaching about 160,000 tonnes in 2022. The two largest end-uses are polyethylene production, accounting for roughly 45% of demand, and industrial refrigeration at about 28%. PE producers use high-purity…

M Marcus Hayes on Aug 07, 2026

On December 5, Qilu's Isoprenol was priced at 8700 yuan.

on Dec 05, 2025

On December 5, Qilu Chemical Group's bid for isopropanol was quoted at 8700 yuan per ton. The product is of 99.9% purity and is a premium grade, with a weight...

On November 29, Luxi Chemical's isopentane was priced at 7850 yuan.

on Nov 29, 2025

On November 29, Luxi Chemical Co., Ltd. provided a quote for isopropanol at 7850 yuan per ton, with a specification of 99.9% purity and being an excellent...

On November 22, Luxi Chemical's Isopentane was sold for 5850 yuan.

on Nov 22, 2025

On November 22, Luxi Chemical Co., Ltd.'s quote for isopropanol was $5850 per ton, with a specification of 99.9% purity and being an excellent quality product....

On November 21, Qilu Petrochemical's Isopentane was priced at 7600 yuan.

on Nov 21, 2025

On November 21, Qilu Petrochemical's quote for isopropyl alcohol was $7600 per ton, with a specification of 99.5% purity. The validity period of the quote is...

On November 18, Luxi Chemical's isopentane was priced at 5800 yuan.

on Nov 18, 2025

On November 18, Luxi Chemical Co., Ltd.'s quote for isopropanol was $5800 per ton, with a specification of 99.9% purity and being an excellent grade. The...

On November 3rd, Luxi Chemical's isopentane was priced at 6000 yuan.

on Nov 03, 2025

On November 3rd, Luxi Chemical offered a quote for isopropanol at 6000 yuan per ton. The product is specified as 99.9% purity and graded as premium quality....

On October 31, Shandong isolubide was priced at 9000 yuan.

on Oct 31, 2025

On October 31, Shandong's bid for isopropanol was $9000 per ton, with a specification of 99.9% purity and being an excellent quality product. The validity...