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methanol

[meth-uh-nawl, -nol] / ˈmɛθ əˌnɔl, -ˌnɒl /


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Derivatives from petrochemicals - such as methanol and ethylene - are vital materials in the global production of pharmaceuticals, including painkillers, antibiotics and vaccines.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Citi raises the company’s 2026 Ebitda estimates by 1.1 billion ringgit to 3.2 billion ringgit on higher urea and minor methanol price hikes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

“At the micro level, Iran represents a meaningful exporter of polyethylene and methanol, and potential export constraints or project delays could materially tighten global supply/demand balances over the next several years,” he says.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

But it’s not just oil, as methanol and food are at risk.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

Laboratory research has demonstrated that these compounds can form when icy dust grains containing methanol or blends of carbon dioxide and ammonia are exposed to ultraviolet light or gentle heating.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026