Global Dimethyl Carbonate Market 2017-2021

About Dimethyl Carbonate

Dimethyl carbonate or DMC (CH3OC(O)OCH3) is a non-toxic organic compound, which has versatile properties and exhibits high reactivity to chemicals and metals. It is generally colorless, flammable, and distinguished as a carbonate ester.
DMC is used as a methylating agent and as an intermediate to produce polycarbonate. For instance, bisphenol-A polycarbonate (PC) is manufactured through a transesterification between bisphenol-A (BPA) and DMC.

Technavio’s analysts forecast the global dimethyl carbonate market to grow at a CAGR of 6.41% during the period 2017-2021.

Covered in this report
The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global dimethyl carbonate market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report considers the retail selling price as the average selling price of the product.

The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:
• Americas
• APAC
• EMEA

Technavio's report, Global Dimethyl Carbonate Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key vendors
• Akzo Nobel
• Merck
• UBE INDUSTRIES
• HaiKe Chemical Group
• TONGLING JINTAI CHEMICAL INDUSTRIAL
Other prominent vendors
• Alfa Aesar, Thermo Fisher Scientific.
• Dongying City Longxing
• Chaoyang Chemicals
• PANAX ETEC
• Kishida Chemical
• Kowa India
• GuangDong JinGuang High-Tech Co.
• Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology
Market driver
• High demand for DMC for polycarbonate production
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Market challenge
• Phosgene: Highly toxic raw material used for synthesis of DMC
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Market trend
• The flourishing automotive and electronics industries
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Key questions answered in this report
• What will the market size be in 2021 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?

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