This section provides an overview for propyl alcohol as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 14 propyl alcohol manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked propyl alcohol companies as of November, 2024: 1.BERJÉ INC, 2.SANKYO CHEMICAL CO.,LTD., 3.ENEOS Corporation.
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Propyl alcohol refers to aliphatic alcohols with the molecular formula C3H8O, including two isomers: n-propyl alcohol (1-propanol) and isopropyl alcohol (2-propanol).
n-propyl alcohol, or 1-propanol, is a primary alcohol with its hydroxyl group on the terminal carbon (CH3CH2CH2OH). Isopropyl alcohol, or 2-propanol, is a secondary alcohol with the hydroxyl group on the middle carbon (CH3CH(OH)CH3).
n-propyl alcohol serves as an industrial solvent in applications such as printing inks, textiles, cosmetics, window cleaners, polishing agents, and antiseptics. Isopropyl alcohol is utilized in the synthesis of acetone, disinfectants, solvents for eyeglasses and electronic devices, and as a fuel tank drying agent.
A colorless liquid with an ethanol-like aroma, n-propyl alcohol has a melting point of -126.5°C, a boiling point of 97.2°C, and is flammable with a flash point of 24°C. It is soluble in water, ethanol, and diethyl ether and requires careful handling due to its classification under hazardous substance regulations.
Isopropyl alcohol, a volatile, flammable liquid, has a melting point of -89.5°C, a boiling point of 82.4°C, and a flash point of 11.7°C. It reacts with oxidizers to form methyl ketone and is subject to similar safety regulations as n-propyl alcohol.
n-propyl alcohol is industrially obtained by hydrogenating propionaldehyde, derived from ethylene hydroformylation, using a rhodium complex catalyst.
C2H4+CO+H2 → CH3CH2CHO
CH3CH2CHO+H2 → CH3CH2CH2OH
Isopropyl alcohol is produced from propylene via direct or indirect hydration. The direct method involves reacting water vapor with propylene at high temperature and pressure, while the indirect method involves sulfation followed by hydrolysis.
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Berjé Inc. was originally founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Carteret, New Jersey. The company is a national wholesaler of over 2000 essential oils and aromatic chemicals sourced from local farmers around the world. The company has two product categories: essential & fixed oils and aromatic chemicals. Essential & fixed oils include essential oils and fixed oils while aromatic chemicals include natural aromatics and all aromatic chemicals. The company lists chemicals by four application categories which are flavor ingredients, fragrance ingredients, functional ingredients, and fragrances.
Sankyo Chemical Co. LTD., established in 1957 and headquartered in Nagoya, Japan, is a manufacturer of several intermediate materials, including paints, industrial cleaning agents, thinners, organic industrial chemicals, and adhesives. The products can be used in several areas, including silk screen printing, wiping off resin, washing agents for flux, metal processing, and mold forming. The company accepts contract manufacturing and provides several environmentally friendly products that comply with ISO 14001, the Industrial Safety and Health Law, and the PRTR (Pollutant Release and Transfer Register) Law.
Kanto Chemical Co. Inc., founded in 1944 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a reagent manufacturer with overseas affiliates in other countries, including China, France, USA, Taiwan, and Malaysia. Its product portfolio includes analytical reagents, ionic liquids, Iodine compounds, ultra-pure chemicals, and water analysis kits. The company is also developing regenerative medicine and genetics reagents and has over 50,000 products. It has several certifications, including ISO 9001, acquired in 1994, making it the first Japanese company in the reagent industry. Other certifications are ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO/IEC 17025.
Junsei Chemical Co. Ltd., established in 1948 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer of chemical reagents and chemical products, including commissioned synthesis of chemical products. Some of the products it makes include Sodium chloride solution, concentrated glycerin, calcium chloride, ascorbic acid, and nitric acid. The chemical products have a wide range of applications and can be used in pathological examination, as food additives, for analysis, and in the pharmaceutical industry. All its plants, including its research institute, are ISO4001 and ISO9001 certified, while its Saitama and Ibaraki plants are equipped with buildings that comply with GMP.
ENEOS Corporation is a manufacturer of petrochemical products, established in 1888, and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company offers diverse lubricants such as hydraulic lubricants, and heat transfer oils for automotive, industrial, and marine applications, while also supplying crucial petrochemicals like ethylene and propylene for plastics and pharmaceuticals. Its manufacturing extends to materials like carbon fiber composites, serving aerospace and electronics. It provides industrial energy solutions encompassing LNG, natural gas, and electricity, complemented by engineering and construction services.
Griffith Overseas Pvt. Ltd., established in 2016, is a Gujarat, India-based manufacturer and supplier specializing in pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates. The company’s product portfolio includes Rosuvastatin, Fenofibrate, Lidocaine, Clopidogrel Bisulphate, Meloxicam chemicals, and more. These chemicals have various industrial applications in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and animal feeds. The company provides a comprehensive inventory of chemical compounds available in both powder and liquid forms, serving a broad customer base, both locally and internationally.
Dubi Chem was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. The company is a marine chemical manufacturer based in Asia, serving marine, oilfield, water treatment, automotive, and shipping industries. The company’s product list includes hundreds of chemicals and finished products, ranging from wheel cleaners to skin care pastes to oil drilling chemicals. The company provides services such as inspections and cleaning specialists who provide dedicated tank cleanings preloading and post-delivery, logistics services, and private labeling options for OEMs and other manufacturers to self-label.
Standard Reagents Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2000, is an Indian chemical manufacturer based in Hyderabad, Telangana. The company offers a wide range of chemicals, encompassing analytical reagents (AR) grade and laboratory reagent (LR) grade chemicals, excipients, gas chromatography (GC) solvents, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and spectroscopy grade solvents, as well as HPLC gradient solvents. Additional offerings include buffer salts, dry solvents, high-purity acids, HPLC grade acids, and ion-pair reagents. Karl-Fischer reagents (KFR) (pyridine-free single solution) and liquid chromatography (LC) with mass spectrometry (MS) are also available. These chemical products find applications in various industries, such as cosmetics, environment, food, biopharmaceuticals, and pharmaceuticals.
Nacalai Tesque Inc., founded in 1846 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer of research chemicals, fine chemicals, diagnostics, and the related instruments. Some of its products include cytokines, nucleic acid electrophoresis, cell dissociation reagents, and sialic acid-related products, and it also offers custom and bulk service for bulk reagents and cell culture media. The company has more than 50 domestic distributors and several worldwide, including Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, Europe, and Africa. It is ISO 9001 and ISO 9002 certified, while the Kyoto South brand and Tesque factory are ISO 14001 certified.
Galaxy Chemicals was established in 1999, and its headquarters is in Gujarat, India, as a Manufacturer and supplier of a wide range of industrial products like Acrylic Thinner and Cleaning Thinner. Galaxy Chemicals engages in the processing of a diverse assortment of chemicals that are deemed acceptable for utilization and possess an extended duration of shelf life. The company has actively participated in production for several years and established a name by consistently delivering superior products. Furthermore, the organization has successfully established a comprehensive infrastructure with a robust production unit.
Hemadri Chemicals is a manufacturer, supplier, and distributor of industrial chemicals in Mumbai, India where it was established in 2012. Their product list includes Zinc Oxide, and various acids such as Benzoic Acid, Monochloro Acetic Acid, Boric Acid, Citric Acid, and Oxalic Acid along with Mono Sodium Phosphate, Disodium Phosphate, Trisodium Phosphate, and some other rare and common chemicals like Sulphamic Acid, Sodium Acetate, Zinc Sulphate, Borax Decahydrate and Menthol Products. These chemicals, including others, have vast use in the paint, pharmaceutical, and various chemical industries.
RX Chemicals was founded in Mumbai, India, in 2011. RX Chemicals sells chemical-based products for many sectors including automobile, agriculture, airline, detergents, drain cleaning products, electrical gear, floor care, fuel treatment, gasses, personal care, laundry chemicals, medicine, oil spill chemicals, and accessories, as well as tools. RX Chemicals also provides a range of services including chemical inspection, logistics, chemical usage supervision, as well as tank cleaning. The company sells to customers both in India and customers internationally.
Founded in 1981, Central Drug House Ltd. serves the scientific community via manufacturing and marketing a library of over 9,000 products to laboratory fine chemicals and dehydrated culture media with emphasis on purity and service. Examples are acids & bases, adsorbents, disinfectants, indicator papers, oils, and solvents. CDH provides bio chemicals, research chemicals, laboratory reagents, various solvents, stains & indicators, and dehydrated culture media. CDH is ISO 9001 certified and CDHs’ products are in compliance with specifications of IP, BP, USP, and EP standards.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | BERJÉ INC |
60.0%
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2 | SANKYO CHEMICAL CO.,LTD. |
20.0%
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3 | ENEOS Corporation |
10.0%
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4 | KANTO CHEMICAL CO.,INC. |
10.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the propyl alcohol page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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India | 6 | 50.0% |
Japan | 5 | 41.7% |
United States of America | 1 | 8.3% |