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This section provides an overview for methylamines as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 7 methylamine manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked methylamine companies as of December, 2024: 1.KANTO CHEMICAL CO.,INC., 2.Ennore India Chemicals, 3.Merck.
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Methylamine, characterized by its colorless appearance and flammable nature, boasts a sweet, ammonia-like odor. This organic compound, with a formula CH3NH2 and a molecular weight of 31.1, was first synthesized in 1849 by Charles Adolphe Wurz. It exists naturally in certain plants and as a decomposition byproduct alongside ammonia.
Employed in the production of insecticides, drugs, and surfactants, methylamine's applications extend to explosives, colorants, and disinfectants. Its role in the synthesis of methamphetamine places it under legal scrutiny, yet its demand persists globally due to its chemical utility.
With a melting point of -93°C and boiling at -6°C, methylamine is highly water-soluble, blending well with ethanol and ether. Commercially, it's often sold as methylammonium hydrochloride, combining with hydrochloric acid.
Production involves heating methanol with ammonium chloride and zinc chloride, or reacting methanol with ammonia over an aluminosilicate catalyst, showcasing the compound's synthetic versatility.
As a potent nucleophile, methylamine's reactivity enables it to participate in a broad spectrum of chemical reactions, underscoring its significance in organic chemistry.
Methylamine's classification under several laws reflects its potential hazards, necessitating careful management to mitigate risks associated with its use and storage.
Guidelines emphasize keeping it away from heat and ignition sources, using protective equipment, and ensuring well-ventilated environments to prevent exposure-related risks.
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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.
Kishida Chemical Co. Ltd., established in 1924 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a manufacturer of reagents and high-purity chemicals and also does drug discovery support activities. Its product portfolio includes fine chemicals, research chemicals, ionic liquid, organic micro-analytical reagents, and chemical reagents for analysis. The products support several industries, including reagent business, battery material, drug discovery, and life science. The company is ISO 14001 certified and supplies several companies worldwide, including Meterion Advanced Chemicals Inc., Acros Organics, ChemBridge Corporation, Decon Laboratories, and InerBioScreen Ltd.
Ennore India Chemicals, established in 1995, and based in Tamil Nadu, India, is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial chemicals and cleaning solutions. The company serves various industries, including wastewater treatment, marine, power generation, and oil and gas. Ennore India Chemicals also provides fuel additives, corrosion inhibitors, descaling chemicals, chemicals for boiler water treatment, as well as chemicals for cooling towers. Their ISO 9001:2015 certification guarantees quality goods and environmentally friendly practices.
Merck, started in 1668 and based in Darmstadt, Germany, is a supplier of solutions and services for research, development, and manufacture of pharmaceutical and biotechnological drug therapies. The company serves the life science industry and has a broad portfolio of 300,000 products, including biopharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial microbiology, reagent, life science research, and water purification products. It is available in 66 countries, brings together six brands, and has several ISO certifications, including ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO 50001.
Chemanol is a manufacturer of chemicals that was established in 1989, and is headquartered in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia. Chemanol produces a wide range of specialty chemicals, including catalysts, additives, surfactants, polymers, and pharmaceuticals. The company's products are used by a number of industries, as diverse as agriculture, pharmaceuticals and construction, chemical, and automotive industries. Chemanol also provides a range of services to its customers, including custom synthesis, formulation of chemicals into many products, such as solutions, powders, and pellets, packaging specialty chemicals in a multiple containers, such as drums, bottles, and bags and logistics.
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.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | KANTO CHEMICAL CO.,INC. |
25.8%
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| 2 | Ennore India Chemicals |
18.9%
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| 3 | Merck |
16.4%
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| 4 | Chemanol |
13.8%
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| 5 | Junsei Chemical Co.,Ltd. |
10.7%
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| 6 | Kishida Chemical Co.,Ltd. |
8.2%
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| 7 | nacalai |
6.3%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the methylamine page as of December 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.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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Japan
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4 | 80.0% |
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India
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1 | 20.0% |
