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The Iran conflict has exposed PGMEA's fragile upstream chain. With over 40% of Japan's naphtha imports sourced from the Middle East, six of Japan's twelve naphtha crackers have cut output after Hormuz disruptions. This cascades through propylene oxide to PGME/PGMEA production…

James Morrison on Aug 31, 2026

PGMEA prices have spiked due to triple pressure: surging downstream demand from wafer fab expansions and AI-driven advanced packaging, rising feedstock costs from Middle East energy volatility, and geopolitical supply disruptions. Brent crude averaged USD 107/barrel in May…

Wei Zhang on Aug 29, 2026

China is the world's largest PGMEA producer, with 2019 capacity near 300,000 tons and output of 268,700 tons. Supply is concentrated in East China (64.4%), South China (15.3%) and Shandong (20.3%). Jiangsu Dyna is the largest domestic producer at 80,000 tons capacity. While…

James Morrison on Aug 07, 2026

Properties

CAS Number: 108-65-6
EINECS No.: 283-152-2
Molecular Formula: C6H12O3
Molecular Weight: 132.16
InChI: InChI=1/C5H10O3.C3H6/c1-5(6)8-4-3-7-2;1-3-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3;3H,1H2,2H3
Density: 0.970g/mLat 25°C(lit.)
Melting Point: -87 °C
Boiling Point: 145-146°C(lit.)
Flash Point: 110°F
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.402
Water Solubility: 19.8 g/L (25℃)
Risk Codes: S53;S25;S45
Safety Description: R61;R10;R36

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