Methanol (CH3OH) • CAS 67-56-1 • International Supplier
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Methanol - CAS 67-56-1 - Chemical Product

Methanol

Methanol - CAS 67-56-1 - Chemical Product
Organic Chemicals & Solvents Hazardous Product
¥2,850.8 /t
↓ -0.9% w/w

China Market Reference Price · as of August 28, 2026

Overview

Methanol, a versatile solvent for fuel and chemical synthesis.

Product Description

Methanol is a colorless, volatile liquid with a distinctive odor. It serves as a key component in the production of formaldehyde, acetic acid, and other chemicals. Widely used in the fuel and chemical synthesis industries, methanol is also an effective solvent. Notable for its high toxicity and flammability, it requires careful handling.

China Market Reference Price

as of
¥2,850.83 /t
Day
+4.16 (+0.1%)
Week
-25.00 (-0.9%)
Month
—
Price trend
Shengyishe (生意社)
12-month range data points: 24
¥2,532 ¥2,990

Current price sits in the upper 30% of the 12-month range · Annual swing: 18.1%

Specification: 99.5%min Source: Shengyishe (生意社) ↗ Market reference price for orientation only — not a commercial offer. Final pricing depends on quantity, grade, packaging and destination.

Analyst comment

Methanol is trading at ¥2,850.83 per tonne as of August 28, 2026 (-0.9% week-on-week).

Over the past 12 months the price has moved within a band of ¥2,532–¥2,990, an annual swing of 18.1%.

Market reference price for orientation only — not an offer. Contact us for firm pricing, availability and delivery terms.

Market News

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China methanol spot prices track feedstock coal and port inventories

Spot direction in the Chinese methanol market is set by coal costs, port stock levels and downstream offtake.

Source: Shengyishe (生意社) ↗

Methanol downstream demand diversifies across fuel and chemical chains

Methanol consumption spans olefin production, traditional chemical derivatives and fuel blending.

Source: Shengyishe (生意社) ↗

China methanol capacity growth focuses on integrated coal-to-methanol units

New capacity in China is concentrated in large integrated coal-to-methanol plants.

Source: Shengyishe (生意社) ↗

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