Ethyl Mercaptan Market
                     Ethyl Mercaptan Market Opportunities, Drivers, Manufacturers, Analysis and Forecasts
Till 2026
Ethyl mercaptan, also known as ethanethiol, is an organosulfur compound, a clear toxic liquid 
with a distinct odor and was recognized as the world’s stinkiest substance in the 2000 Guinness 
Book of World Records. Its structure parallels that of ethanol, however, with sulfur in instead of 
oxygen. It occurs naturally as a minor component of petroleum, and may be added to otherwise 
odorless gaseous products such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to help warn of gas leaks.
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Ethanethiol is prepared by the reaction of ethylene with hydrogen sulfide over a catalyst. Various
producers of ethyle mercaptan use different catalysts in this process. It is also been prepared
commercially by the reaction of ethanol with hydrogen sulfide gas over an acidic solid catalyst,
such as alumina. Ethyl mercaptan is also used as a binder stabilizer. For instance, Chevron
Phillips Chemical  produced ethyl mercaptan, for use as an ink and dye additive that is  an
effective solvent in digital image processing.
Market Dynamics
Multiple applications of in various end-use industries is projected to boost demand for ethyl
mercaptan over the forecast period. It is used as an intermediate and starting material in the
manufacturing of plastic, insecticides, antioxidants, and as an odorant to serve as a warning
property for natural gas.
Moreover, major drivers for ethyl mercaptan market growth include its application as a warning
agent.  In the underground mining industry, ethanethiol or ethyl mercaptan is referred to as
stench gas. The gas is released into mine ventilation systems to alert mine workers during an
emergency. For instance, in 1990, Ontario, mining legislation dictates that the alarm system in an
underground mine is required to contain sufficient quantities of ethyl mercaptan gas or similar
gas to be readily detectable by all workers.
Market Outlook
According to the global ethyl mercaptan market analysis, North America held a dominant position
in the market in 2017. Owing to higher presence of chemical manufacturers in the region such
as Chevron Phillips Chemical,  The DOW Chemical Company, ExxonMobil, PPG Industries, the
region is projected to maintain its dominance throughout the forecast period.
Among applications, the warning agent segment is projected to gain major traction over the
forecast period, owing to high demand for ethyl mercaptan in the chemical and petrochemical
industry.
Asia Pacific is expected to witness significant growth of the forecast period, owing to growing
agrochemicals industry in the region. According to Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce
and Industry, India is the fourth-largest producer of agrochemicals globally, after the U.S., Japan,
and China. Agrochemical product development includes a broad range of processes, which are
aimed at developing a better product and possible commercialization. Rising demand for ethyl
mercaptan in the agrochemical industry for use in pesticides and insecticides is expected to boost
growth of the ethyl mercaptan market. In the pesticide industry, ethyl mercaptan or ethanethiol is
widely  used  as  an  intermediate  for  pesticide  manufacturing.  For  instance,  according  to  the
Development of National Emission Standards for Pesticides Manufacturing, ethyl mercaptan is used
in the production of phorate, which is an organophosphate used as an insecticide and acaricide.
It is also used as an intermediate for pharmaceutical synthesis of organophosphorus insecticides
such as acesulfame, isopropoxide, endogenous phosphorus, methyl endophos, and herbicides.
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Key players in Global Ethyl Mercaptan Market
Key players operating in the global ethyl mercaptan market include  Arkema S.A., DowDuPont
Inc., and Chevron Phillips Chemical.
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