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Methanol: A Key material in Petrochemical Industries and the Future of Clean Fuels
🔬 Introduction to Methyl alcohol and Its Industrial Importance
Methyl alcohol (CH₃OH) is one of the most essential and widely used organic chemicals in the chemical and petrochemical sectors. It serves as a fundamental building block in the manufacture of numerous intermediate and final industrial products, playing a crucial role in the petrochemical value chain.
📊 Quality Specifications of Fanavaran Petrochemical Methyl alcohol
Fanavaran Petrochemical produces Methyl alcohol with exceptional purity, meeting international standards. Key quality parameters include:
| Property | Limit | Fanavaran Methanol Value | ASTM Standard |
| Purity (wt%) | ≥ 99.85% | ≥ 99.90% | ASTM-E346 |
| Water Content (wt%) | ≤ 0.10% | 0.0500% | ASTM-E203 |
| Ethanol (ppm wt) | ≤ 10 | < 10 | ASTM-E346 |
| Specific Gravity @20°C | 0.791–0.793 | 0.7925–0.7929 | ASTM-D4052 |
| Permanganate Time (min) | ≥ 30 | > 60 | ASTM-D1363 |
| Acidity (ppm) | ≤ 30 | ≤ 30 | ASTM-D1613 |
| Total Iron (ppm) | ≤ 0.1 | ≤ 0.1 | ASTM-D1068 |
| Chloride (ppm) | ≤ 0.5 | ≤ 0.2 | ASTM-D512 |
| Color (APHA) | < 5 | < 5 | ASTM-D1209 |
Thanks to this high quality, Fanavaran’s Methyl alcohol is competitive for export to major global markets. 🌍
🌐 Target Export Markets
Primary importers of Methyl alcohol from the Middle East include countries with positive import balances such as China, Japan, South Korea, India, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and Western Europe.
🏭 Industrial Applications of Methanol
- Formaldehyde Production 🧪
Formaldehyde is produced via catalytic oxidation of Methyl alcohol and is widely used in resins, disinfectants, polymers, and industrial adhesives. - Acetic Acid Synthesis ⚗️
Industrial acetic acid is synthesized from methanol and carbon monoxide through carbonylation, serving industries like food, pharmaceuticals, paints, leather, and acetate production. - MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) Production ⛽
MTBE, an octane-boosting gasoline additive that reduces emissions, is produced by reacting methanol with isobutylene, replacing tetraethyl lead in fuel. - Olefin Production (Ethylene and Propylene) 🔄
Methanol-to-Olefins (MTO) technology converts methanol into ethylene and propylene, essential monomers for polymer manufacturing, offering an economical route from natural gas to valuable chemicals. - Methylamine Derivatives 💊
Produced by reacting methanol with ammonia, methylamines are used extensively in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and pesticide production. - Biofuel Applications 🌱
Methanol is a promising biofuel, usable directly or blended with gasoline to reduce harmful emissions and carbon footprint.
✅ Conclusion
With its broad applications in downstream industries, methanol stands as a strategic petrochemical product globally. The superior quality of Fanavaran Petrochemical’s methanol ensures its competitive position in export markets and supports sustainable growth in chemical, energy, and environmental sectors. 🌿
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