Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Price
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Data Legend. The Methyl Isobutyl Ketone prices presented are volume-weighted average transaction prices, unless otherwise indicated. The chart shows the Methyl Isobutyl Ketone prices in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 5 countries, as follows:
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India: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone import price, CIF, encompassing all commercial grades (1)
United States: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone import price, CIF, encompassing all commercial grades 
China: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone import price, CIF, encompassing all commercial grades 
South Africa: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone export price, FOB, encompassing all commercial grades 
Belgium: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone import price, CIF, encompassing all commercial grades 
India: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone import price, CIF, encompassing all commercial grades Note 1. Price forecasts (upcoming 9 months) available only to subscribers of the 'Pro' or 'Business' plans.
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Price Dynamics. The Methyl Isobutyl Ketone price in Belgium decreased during April 2018 to 1,409 USD per metric ton, which represents a slight decline of 0.01% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, Methyl Isobutyl Ketone prices in Belgium increased significantly by 22%. Meanwhile, in China, the average price of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone amounted to 1,327 USD per metric ton in April 2018, from 1,459 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the current Methyl Isobutyl Ketone price in China is 7% lower than the price one month before.
The price of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone in India declined slightly throughout April 2018, reaching 1,436 USD per metric ton. The current price in India is 1% lower than the average price in the last month and 8% higher than the average price one year ago. In contrast, Methyl Isobutyl Ketone prices in South Africa increased modestly during April 2018, reaching 1,439 USD per metric ton, which means a rise of 0.1% from the previous month’s price and a rise of 22% from the previous year’s price.
In the month examined, the Methyl Isobutyl Ketone prices in United States experienced a rise of 76 USD per metric ton from the previous month's price, to 1,383 USD per metric ton. Such price movement in United States meant a rise of 6% on a monthly basis and a rise of 9% on a yearly basis.
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About Methyl Isobutyl Ketone. Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (a.k.a. MIBK) is an organic compound, in the ketone class. It is a colorless, slightly soluble in water liquid and occurs naturally in certain fruits. MIBK has been commercially produced for more than sixty years, and behind methyl methacrylate and bisphenol A, is the third largest tonnage product obtained from acetone.
Methyl isobutyl ketone is highly flammable (flash point at 16°C) in its liquid and vapor form, so it should be transported and stored away from heat sources in tightly closed containers. If inhaled, MIBK can cause acute intoxication causing permanent respiratory system damage. Its storage should also be in well-ventilated areas.
Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone are listed below.
- Acetone + hydrogen (single/one-step catalytic process)
- Acetone + hydrogen (three-step process)
The uses and applications of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone are reagent/technical grade (95% minimum purity) and spectrophotometric grade (99% minimum purity).
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone is mainly employed as a solvent for surface coating, paints, inks, nitrocellulose, and varnishes; extraction solvent in mineral processing; solvent/intermediate in organic synthesis; solvent for cosmetics, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, lacquers, and others; synthetic flavoring agent in foods; denaturant for alcohol. It is also used in the manufacturing of antioxidants and pesticide production. This commodity can be used in the manufacture of derivatives, such as: dimethyl hexanol; methyl isobutyl carbinol; methyl isobutyl ketone peroxide
