Price Trend of Isopentane CAS# 78-78-4 in Chinese Market from January 2020 to January 2023

The average price of Isopentane in the Chinese market this month was CNY11,312.50/MT, down CNY -187.50 or -1.63% from the previous month.

2023/01/30. USD TO CNY TODAY.

Actual USD to CNY exchange rate equal to 6.7482 Chinese Yuans per 1 Dollar. Today’s range: 6.7441-6.7820. Previous day close: 6.7820. Change for today -0.0338, -0.50%.

(Data Source: Junyuan Petroleum Group, Marketing Department)

Isopentane, C5H12, also called methylbutane or 2-methylbutane, is a branched-chain alkane with five carbon atoms. Isopentane, 99% CAS# 78-78-4 – used in a closed loop in geothermal power production to drive turbines.

The global isopentane market is anticipated to be valued at US$ 3.9 billion in 2023 and it is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% to reach US$ 6.8 billion by the end of 2033.
Isopentane is available in liquid form at room temperature and is highly flammable in nature. Isopentane is used during polystyrene and foam manufacturing as a blowing agent. It is often employed in numerous personal care and cosmetic product as an aerosol propellant. Increasing demand for EPS and foam for insulation and packaging, along with expanding the cosmetic industry will drive the isopentane market.

Scheme of the geothermal ORC power plant; (b) Corresponding T,s-diagram for the ORC using the working fluid isopentane.

Isopentane is a chemical compound that is a branched chain formed by saturated hydrocarbon. This branched chain of
hydrocarbons contains an alkane group with five carbon atoms. Isopentane has been widely used in varied industries based on its chemical composition upper hand and the presence of the hydrocarbon group.
Isopentane is used as a blowing agent for polyurethane foam additive and also EPS additive during the manufacturing of plastics.
Isopentane also acts as a bleeding agent which further opens the door for wide product offerings for its global existence. The swelling functional outlook of the isopentane shall open wide avenues in such business.