The chart above is a sample of historical data taken from Intratec Primary Commodity Prices. It presents price assessments for Trimethylolpropane, in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt), across 5 key 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 February 2025 to 1,380 USD per metric ton, which represents a slight decline of 0.7% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the prices of Trimethylolpropane (United States) decreased significantly by 14%. Meanwhile, the average price of Trimethylolpropane (China) amounted to 1,120 USD per metric ton, from 1,320 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the price of Trimethylolpropane (China) is 0.9% higher than the price one month before.
The price of Trimethylolpropane (Southeast Asia) rose slightly throughout February 2025, reaching 1,170 USD per metric ton. The price is 0.9% higher than the average price in the previous month and 23% lower than the average price one year before. In contrast, the prices of Trimethylolpropane (Europe) decreased during February 2025, reaching 1,250 USD per metric ton, which means a decline of 5% from the previous month’s price and a decline of 17% from the previous year’s price.
The prices of Trimethylolpropane (Northeast Asia) experienced a modest rise of 10 USD per metric ton from the prior month's price, to 1,130 USD per metric ton. Such price movement meant a rise of 0.9% on a monthly basis and a decrease of 15% 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).