Chemicals

Methanol is an important chemical building block used as a raw material to produce thousands of everyday products.

Its value lies in its versatility. Methanol can be converted into a wide range of chemical derivatives and materials that support industries, including construction, healthcare, consumer goods, agriculture, and manufacturing. It is also used to produce olefins, the key building blocks for many of the plastics used in modern economies.

As manufacturers look to reduce emissions across their supply chains, increasing attention is being placed on the carbon footprint of the raw materials used to make products. This is creating new opportunities for low-carbon and renewable methanol in chemical manufacturing.

At MI, we work with industry and policymakers to support the continued growth of methanol's chemical markets. From established applications to emerging technologies, we help bring together the people, expertise, and partnerships that support innovation and market development.

Explore the pages below to learn how methanol is used across the chemical industry, the products it helps create, and how it can support the production of low-carbon materials.