This chart shows Trimethylolpropane price assessments in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 5 locations, as follows:
- Trimethylolpropane, US (United States): Trimethylolpropane, import transaction price, cif, United States (netforward from fob China)
- Trimethylolpropane, CN (China): Trimethylolpropane, export transaction price, fob, China
- Trimethylolpropane, SEA (Southeast Asia): Trimethylolpropane, import transaction price, cif, Thailand
- Trimethylolpropane, EUR (Europe): Trimethylolpropane, import transaction price, cfr, Germany (netforward from fob China)
- Trimethylolpropane, NEA (Northeast Asia): Trimethylolpropane, import transaction price, cfr, South Korea (netforward from fob China)
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Trimethylolpropane Price Outlook
Trimethylolpropane Price Outlook. The price of Trimethylolpropane (United States) decreased during May 2020 to 1,420 USD per metric ton, which represents a slight decline of 3% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the prices of Trimethylolpropane (United States) decreased significantly by 21%. Meanwhile, the average price of Trimethylolpropane (China) amounted to 1,320 USD per metric ton, from 1,700 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the price of Trimethylolpropane (China) is 3% lower than the price one month before.
The price of Trimethylolpropane (Southeast Asia) declined considerably throughout May 2020, reaching 1,440 USD per metric ton. The price is 8% lower than the average price in the previous month and 18% lower than the average price one year before. In contrast, the prices of Trimethylolpropane (Europe) increased modestly during May 2020, reaching 1,640 USD per metric ton, which means a rise of 4% from the previous month’s price and a decline of 14% from the previous year’s price.
The prices of Trimethylolpropane (Northeast Asia) experienced a modest decline of 20 USD per metric ton from the prior month's price, to 1,370 USD per metric ton. Such price movement meant a decrease of 1% on a monthly basis and a decrease of 22% on a yearly basis.
About Trimethylolpropane
About Trimethylolpropane. Trimethylolpropane (a.k.a. TMP) is an organic compound, in the alcohol class, specifically classified as a triol. It is a white, odorless salt, soluble in water and in most organic solvents, with hygroscopic characteristics. Trimethylolpropane is considered a building block in the polymer industry, and is produced on commercial scale from butyraldehyde and formaldehyde.
Trimethylolpropane is produced on commercial scale from butyraldehyde and formaldehyde. Basically, those chemicals undergo a base-catalyzed aldol addition forming the intermediate 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)butanal, which further reacts with formaldehyde (Cannizzaro reaction) yielding TMP. Either sodium hydroxide or calcium hydroxide may be used as bases.
Trimethylolpropane Handling. Trimethylolpropane is hygroscopic, so in transportation and/or storage it absorbs water and undergoes slow changes in structure. For this reason, hermetically closed containers are recommended. It is also classified as flammable (flash point at 174°C), so it must be transported and stored away from heat, sparks, flame, or other sources of ignition. Silos and tanks employed for trimethylolpropane storage are, preferably, made from stainless steel.
Trimethylolpropane Production. When it comes to production pathways, Trimethylolpropane production is mostly based on butyraldehyde and formaldehyde, in such a way that different pathways are related to different sources of these chemicals. Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Trimethylolpropane are listed below.
- Formaldehyde + n-butyraldehyde + sodium hydroxide (aldol condensation followed by Cannizzaro reaction),
- Formaldehyde + propylene + syngas + sodium hydroxide (hydroformylation/aldol condensation followed by Cannizzaro reaction),
- Methanol + n-butyraldehyde + sodium hydroxide (oxidation/aldol condensation followed by Cannizzaro reaction),
- Methanol + propylene + syngas + sodium hydroxide (oxidation/hydroformylation/aldol condensation followed by Cannizzaro reaction)
Trimethylolpropane Uses. The uses and applications of Trimethylolpropane may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Trimethylolpropane are technical grade; lubricant grade; and liquid form (hot melt).