Market News
Recent Developments
New product launches
- New solvents and cleaning agents: Cyclopropanol is a non-toxic and biodegradable solvent that could be used in place of more harmful solvents. It could also be used in cleaning agents that are gentle on the environment.
- New fuel additives: Cyclopropanol could be used as a fuel additive to improve the performance and efficiency of gasoline and diesel engines.
- New pharmaceuticals: Cyclopropanol has potential as a drug precursor for the synthesis of new pharmaceuticals.
Acquisition and partnerships
- In 2020, BASF is a chemical manufacturing company acquired the cyclopropanol business of Merck. This acquisition gave BASF a leading position in the global cyclopropanol market.
- In 2021, DuPont is a chemical company entered into a partnership with Merck to develop and commercialize cyclopropanol-based products. This partnership is aimed at bringing new cyclopropanol-based products to market that can address unmet needs in a variety of industries.