N-butanol finds extensive application in the in the production a derivative known as butyl acrylate, which is consequently used in the manufacturing process of numerous formulations for items including paints, textiles, enamels, and paper among others.
In addition, as per a recent study conducted by Future Market Insights on the n-butalnol market, butyl acrylate a derivative, plays a major role in producing solvents for industrial and construction related coatings.
As a result, the rapid growth of the construction industry owing to high rates of urbanization and industrialization in recent times are key factors that are driving the production of n-butanol. Moreover, the material is also witnessing increased use as a biofuel, owing to recent technological innovations in the field, which are also anticipated to boost adoption of n-butanol in the future
On the other hand, the FMI study also states that reducing use of n-butanol derivatives owing to high toxicity of these materials are anticipated to noticeably restrict the global growth of manufacturers
“n-butanol is used widely in aqueous systems owing to its high compatibility with a number of resin formulations and its notable solubility. The material provides significant improvements to how paints acts on the surface of brushes, resulting in finishes with lesser blushing or cobwebbing, which can be attributed to the lessened viscosity that n-butanol brings to paints, vegetable oils, varnishes and dyes among others.” Senior Market Analyst, FMI.
As per the FMI report, n-butanol is also anticipated to witness a boost in growth owing to its use in the processed food and beverage industry, as an additive to a number of artificial flavoring formulations, which makes it a key ingredient in items such as ice-cream, baked goods, whiskey, and fruit based foods, among others.
Butyraldehyde Gains Importance for Organic Synthesis of N-Butanol
Butyraldehyde displays highly soluble properties in reaction to most organic solvents and is a key raw material for the organic production of products such as trimethylolpropane, n-butanol, and polyvinyl buthylal among others.
The butyraldehyde market is projected to witness a high rate of demand for the foreseeable future owing to the widespread applications of its downstream derivatives. Key among these is the production of synthetic pesticides and other agro-chemicals. It is also widely used in the production of urea formaldehyde and melamine formaldehyde resins.
As n-butanol finds extensive application in the manufacture of products including plastics, pharmaceuticals and synthetic polymers, the demand for butyraldehyde is also anticipated to witness directly proportional growth.
Despite its wide applications, a number of derivatives are losing ground to alternative solutions owing to their hazardous natures, which is anticipated to indirectly affect the demand for butyraldehyde in the long run.
Most manufacturers are focusing on complementing production and supply of the material with alternatives to keep up with the changes in the butyraldehyde market arising from modifications to government regulations.
The report by FMI gives various insights on the key market players who are active in the global butyraldehyde market. In addition, comprehensive analysis of untapped growth opportunities are also provided for competitors. You can gain additional details by clicking here.
