2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediol Price Chart & Market Analysis 2026

2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediol Price Information Spec: 99.5%;99.9%;99%;90%

Newest Price 1,500.49

Price Date 20261021

Day's Change +96.81

Day's Range 1,500.49 - 1,597.3

Month's Change -20.36

Month's Range 1,385.96 - 1,365.6

Year's Change +48.11

Year's Range 1,240.35 - 1,192.24

Opinions

How is BASF's strategic shift in China reshaping the NPG supply landscape?

BASF's relocation also reflects a broader trend: environmental compliance costs are becoming a decisive factor in China's chemical industry. Older plants without carbon-reduction pathways face rising pressure. Buyers should factor in supply reliability and ESG credentials when sourcing NPG, as this could affect long-term price stability.

What does Wanhua's NPG capacity expansion mean for domestic supply and pricing?

Wanhua's move also signals confidence in downstream demand, particularly for powder coatings and high-solid paints. Buyers should monitor how much of this new capacity is absorbed by export markets. If domestic demand lags, NPG prices could face downward pressure despite feedstock cost support.

Why is neopentyl glycol (NPG) pricing decoupling from its feedstock isobutyraldehyde?

The margin squeeze reflects overcapacity more than feedstock dynamics. Watch the resin sector's operating rates as the real demand signal. If powder coating demand stays steady, NPG producers may need to accept thinner margins rather than risk losing market share to imports or new domestic capacity.

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Overview

2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediol (neopentyl glycol, CAS 126-30-7) is a white crystalline solid with high chemical and thermal stability, soluble in water. It serves as a key intermediate in the production of resins and coatings.

Coatings: a primary raw material for powder coating resins, offering low VOC emissions.
Resins: used in the manufacture of unsaturated polyester, alkyd, and polyester resins.
Industrial: applied in lubricants, plasticisers, and as a building block for specialty chemicals.

China's production is dominated by the isobutyraldehyde route, with both hydrogenation and disproportionation processes; the latter faces cost pressures. Domestic capacity is expanding, with new entrants and major projects planned, while the market is closely tied to upstream isobutyraldehyde pricing and downstream demand from the coatings sector.

Key domestic producers:
BASF (Zhanjiang) – building a world-scale neopentyl glycol unit.
Satellite Chemical – planning capacity expansion.
Jilin and Nanjing facilities – existing production sites operated by BASF.

Properties

Name

2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediol

1,3-Dihydroxy-2,2-dimethylpropane

1,3-propanediol,2,2-dimethyl-

2,2-Dimethyl-1,3 propandiol

2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dihydroxypropane

CAS Number

126-30-7

EINECS No.

204-781-0

Risk Codes

S26;S36;S39

Safety Description

R36/37/38;R36;R41

HS Code

2905399099

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2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediol Price Information Spec: 99.5%;99.9%;99%;90%

Opinions

How is BASF's strategic shift in China reshaping the NPG supply landscape?

What does Wanhua's NPG capacity expansion mean for domestic supply and pricing?

Why is neopentyl glycol (NPG) pricing decoupling from its feedstock isobutyraldehyde?

Latest News

On October 19, Yantai Wanhua lowered its quoted price for neopentyl glycol (NPG).

On October 19, the price of neopentyl glycol (NPG) at Yantai Wanhua declined.

Neopentyl glycol (NPG) prices rise, supported by isobutyraldehyde

Yantai Wanhua Raises Price Quote for Neopentyl Glycol (NPG) as Isobutyraldehyde Continues to Provide Support

Yantai Wanhua's Neopentyl Glycol Quotations Rise; Isobutyraldehyde Support Remains

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