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Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC)
Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC), also named 4-Methyl-2-pentanol, is a colorless stable liquid with a medium odor, an organic chemical compound. The chemical formula of methyl isobutyl carbinol is C6H14O, with molar mass of 102.174. The CAS number is 108-11-2.
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Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC), also named 4-Methyl-2-pentanol, is a colorless stable liquid with a medium odor, an organic chemical compound. The chemical formula of methyl isobutyl carbinol is C6H14O, with molar mass of 102.174. The CAS number is 108-11-2.
MIBC has limited solubility in water, but is miscible with most organic solvents. It can be used as a latent solvent within a solvent blend to alter performance characteristics such as drying, curing, viscosity and flow. It also has good solvent power for dissolving oils, waxes, gums, natural resins and cellulose.
The main uses of MIBC are as a frother in mineral flotation and in the production of lubricant oil additives. Besides that, MIBC can also be applied in surface coatings, thinners, printing inks, adhesives, cosmetics, toiletries and cleaners.
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Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Industry Research Report 2026
Market perspective
Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC), also named 4-Methyl-2-pentanol, is a colorless stable liquid with a medium odor, an organic chemical compound. The chemical formula of methyl isobutyl carbinol is C6H14O, with molar mass of 102.174. The CAS number is 108-11-2.
MIBC has limited solubility in water, but is miscible with most organic solvents. It can be used as a latent solvent within a solvent blend to alter performance characteristics such as drying, curing, viscosity and flow. It also has good solvent power for dissolving oils, waxes, gums, natural resins and cellulose.
The main uses of MIBC are as a frother in mineral flotation and in the production of lubricant oil additives. Besides that, MIBC can also be applied in surface coatings, thinners, printing inks, adhesives, cosmetics, toiletries and cleaners.
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The major players in global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) market include Celanese, Shell Chemicals, Dow Chemical, etc. The top 3 players occupy about 65% shares of the global market. North America and Europe are main markets, they occupy about 80% of the global market. 99.0% Type is the main type, with a share about 40%. Lube oils & Hydraulic Fluids is the main application, which holds a share about 50%.
Report Scope
This report quantifies the global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) market in revenue (US$ million) and, where applicable, sales volume (t), using 2025 as the base year and providing annual historical and forecast data for 2021–2032.
It standardizes definitions of types and applications, harmonizes vendor attribution, and presents comparable time series by company, type, application, and region/country, including indicative price bands (US$/t) and concentration ratios (CR5/CR10).
The outputs are intended to support strategy development, budgeting, and performance benchmarking for manufacturers, new entrants, channel partners, and investors; the report also reviews technology shifts and notable product introductions relevant to Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC).
Key Companies & Market Share Insights
This section profiles leading manufacturers, combining 2021–2025 results with a 2026–2032 outlook. It reports revenue, market share, price bands, product and application mix, regional and channel mix, and key developments (M&A, capacity additions, certifications). It also provides global revenue, average price, and—where applicable—sales volume by manufacturer, and calculates CR5/CR10 and rank changes to support comparative benchmarking.
Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Market by Company
Celanese
Shell Chemicals
DuPont
Arkema
Solvay (Rhodia)
Monument Chemical
Mitsui Chemicals
Japan Refine
Weifang Yihua
Hubei Jusheng
Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Segment by Type
98.0% Type
98.5% Type
99.0% Type
99.5% Type
Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Segment by Application
Lube oils & Hydraulic Fluids
Mining
Paints & Coatings
Others
Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Segment by Region
North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Spain
Netherlands
Switzerland
Sweden
Poland
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Taiwan
Southeast Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Türkiye
GCC Countries
Key Drivers & Barriers
High-impact rendering factors and drivers have been studied in this report to aid the readers to understand the general development. Moreover, the report includes restraints and challenges that may act as stumbling blocks on the way of the players. This will assist the users to be attentive and make informed decisions related to business. Specialists have also laid their focus on the upcoming business prospects.
Reasons to Buy This Report
1. This report will help the readers to understand the competition within the industries and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance the potential profit. The report also focuses on the competitive landscape of the global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) market, and introduces in detail the market share, industry ranking, competitor ecosystem, market performance, new product development, operation situation, expansion, and acquisition. etc. of the main players, which helps the readers to identify the main competitors and deeply understand the competition pattern of the market.
2. This report will help stakeholders to understand the global industry status and trends of Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
3. This report will help stakeholders to understand competitors better and gain more insights to strengthen their position in their businesses. The competitive landscape section includes the market share and rank (in volume and value), competitor ecosystem, new product development, expansion, and acquisition.
4. This report stays updated with novel technology integration, features, and the latest developments in the market
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6. This report helps stakeholders to gain insights into the end-user perception concerning the adoption of Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC).
7. This report helps stakeholders to identify some of the key players in the market and understand their valuable contribution.
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Research objectives, research methods, data sources, data cross-validation;
Chapter 2: Introduces the report scope of the report, executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.
Chapter 3: Detailed analysis of Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) manufacturers competitive landscape, price, production and value market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 4: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product production/output, value, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 5: Production/output, value of Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) by region/country. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next six years.
Chapter 6: Consumption of Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and production of each country in the world.
Chapter 7: Provides the analysis of various market segments by type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 8: Provides the analysis of various market segments by application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 9: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 10: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 11: The main points and conclusions of the report.
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Scope & coverage.
Types
- 98.0% Type
- 98.5% Type
- 99.0% Type
- 99.5% Type
Applications
- Lube oils & Hydraulic Fluids
- Mining
- Paints & Coatings
- Others
Companies covered
- Celanese
- Shell Chemicals
- DuPont
- Arkema
- Solvay (Rhodia)
- Monument Chemical
- Mitsui Chemicals
- Japan Refine
- Weifang Yihua
- Hubei Jusheng
Inside the report.
1 Preface
- 1.1 Scope of Report
- 1.2 Reasons for Doing This Study
- 1.3 Research Methodology
- 1.4 Research Process
- 1.5 Data Source
- 1.5.1 Secondary Sources
- 1.5.2 Primary Sources
2 Market Overview
- 2.1 Product Definition
- 2.2 Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) by Type
- 2.2.1 Market Value Comparison by Type (2021 VS 2025 VS 2032) & (US$ Million)
- 2.2.2 98.0% Type
- 2.2.3 98.5% Type
- 2.2.4 99.0% Type
- 2.2.5 99.5% Type
- 2.3 Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) by Application
- 2.3.1 Market Value Comparison by Application (2021 VS 2025 VS 2032) & (US$ Million)
- 2.3.2 Lube oils & Hydraulic Fluids
- 2.3.3 Mining
- 2.3.4 Paints & Coatings
- 2.3.5 Others
- 2.4 Global Market Growth Prospects
- 2.4.1 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 2.4.2 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Capacity Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 2.4.3 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 2.4.4 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Market Average Price (2021-2032)
3 Market Competitive Landscape by Manufacturers
- 3.1 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production by Manufacturers (2021-2026)
- 3.2 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Value by Manufacturers (2021-2026)
- 3.3 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Average Price by Manufacturers (2021-2026)
- 3.4 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Industry Manufacturers Ranking, 2024 VS 2025 VS 2026
- 3.5 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Key Manufacturers, Manufacturing Sites & Headquarters
- 3.6 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Manufacturers, Product Type & Application
- 3.7 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Manufacturers Established Date
- 3.8 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Market CR5 and HHI
- 3.9 Global Manufacturers Mergers & Acquisition
4 Manufacturers Profiled
- 4.1 Celanese
- 4.1.1 Celanese Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Company Information
- 4.1.2 Celanese Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Business Overview
- 4.1.3 Celanese Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.1.4 Celanese Product Portfolio
- 4.1.5 Celanese Recent Developments
- 4.2 Shell Chemicals
- 4.2.1 Shell Chemicals Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Company Information
- 4.2.2 Shell Chemicals Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Business Overview
- 4.2.3 Shell Chemicals Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.2.4 Shell Chemicals Product Portfolio
- 4.2.5 Shell Chemicals Recent Developments
- 4.3 DuPont
- 4.3.1 DuPont Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Company Information
- 4.3.2 DuPont Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Business Overview
- 4.3.3 DuPont Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.3.4 DuPont Product Portfolio
- 4.3.5 DuPont Recent Developments
- 4.4 Arkema
- 4.4.1 Arkema Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Company Information
- 4.4.2 Arkema Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Business Overview
- 4.4.3 Arkema Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.4.4 Arkema Product Portfolio
- 4.4.5 Arkema Recent Developments
- 4.5 Solvay (Rhodia)
- 4.5.1 Solvay (Rhodia) Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Company Information
- 4.5.2 Solvay (Rhodia) Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Business Overview
- 4.5.3 Solvay (Rhodia) Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.5.4 Solvay (Rhodia) Product Portfolio
- 4.5.5 Solvay (Rhodia) Recent Developments
- 4.6 Monument Chemical
- 4.6.1 Monument Chemical Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Company Information
- 4.6.2 Monument Chemical Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Business Overview
- 4.6.3 Monument Chemical Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.6.4 Monument Chemical Product Portfolio
- 4.6.5 Monument Chemical Recent Developments
- 4.7 Mitsui Chemicals
- 4.7.1 Mitsui Chemicals Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Company Information
- 4.7.2 Mitsui Chemicals Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Business Overview
- 4.7.3 Mitsui Chemicals Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.7.4 Mitsui Chemicals Product Portfolio
- 4.7.5 Mitsui Chemicals Recent Developments
- 4.8 Japan Refine
- 4.8.1 Japan Refine Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Company Information
- 4.8.2 Japan Refine Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Business Overview
- 4.8.3 Japan Refine Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.8.4 Japan Refine Product Portfolio
- 4.8.5 Japan Refine Recent Developments
- 4.9 Weifang Yihua
- 4.9.1 Weifang Yihua Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Company Information
- 4.9.2 Weifang Yihua Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Business Overview
- 4.9.3 Weifang Yihua Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.9.4 Weifang Yihua Product Portfolio
- 4.9.5 Weifang Yihua Recent Developments
- 4.10 Hubei Jusheng
- 4.10.1 Hubei Jusheng Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Company Information
- 4.10.2 Hubei Jusheng Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Business Overview
- 4.10.3 Hubei Jusheng Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Capacity, Value and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.10.4 Hubei Jusheng Product Portfolio
- 4.10.5 Hubei Jusheng Recent Developments
5 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production by Region
- 5.1 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Estimates and Forecasts by Region: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 5.2 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production by Region: 2021-2032
- 5.2.1 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production by Region: 2021-2026
- 5.2.2 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Forecast by Region (2027-2032)
- 5.3 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Value Estimates and Forecasts by Region: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 5.4 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Value by Region: 2021-2032
- 5.4.1 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Value by Region: 2021-2026
- 5.4.2 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Value Forecast by Region (2027-2032)
- 5.5 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Market Price Analysis by Region (2021-2026)
- 5.6 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production and Value, YOY Growth
- 5.6.1 North America Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 5.6.2 Europe Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 5.6.3 China Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
- 5.6.4 Japan Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Value Estimates and Forecasts (2021-2032)
6 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Consumption by Region
- 6.1 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Consumption Estimates and Forecasts by Region: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 6.2 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Consumption by Region (2021-2032)
- 6.2.1 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Consumption by Region: 2021-2026
- 6.2.2 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Forecasted Consumption by Region (2027-2032)
- 6.3 North America
- 6.3.1 North America Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 6.3.2 North America Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Consumption by Country (2021-2032)
- 6.3.3 United States
- 6.3.4 Canada
- 6.3.5 Mexico
- 6.4 Europe
- 6.4.1 Europe Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 6.4.2 Europe Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Consumption by Country (2021-2032)
- 6.4.3 Germany
- 6.4.4 France
- 6.4.5 U.K.
- 6.4.6 Italy
- 6.4.7 Russia
- 6.4.8 Spain
- 6.4.9 Netherlands
- 6.4.10 Switzerland
- 6.4.11 Sweden
- 6.4.12 Poland
- 6.5 Asia Pacific
- 6.5.1 Asia Pacific Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 6.5.2 Asia Pacific Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Consumption by Country (2021-2032)
- 6.5.3 China
- 6.5.4 Japan
- 6.5.5 South Korea
- 6.5.6 India
- 6.5.7 Australia
- 6.5.8 Taiwan
- 6.5.9 Southeast Asia
- 6.6 South America, Middle East & Africa
- 6.6.1 South America, Middle East & Africa Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Consumption Growth Rate by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 6.6.2 South America, Middle East & Africa Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Consumption by Country (2021-2032)
- 6.6.3 Brazil
- 6.6.4 Argentina
- 6.6.5 Chile
- 6.6.6 Turkey
- 6.6.7 GCC Countries
7 Segment by Type
- 7.1 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production by Type (2021-2032)
- 7.1.1 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production by Type (2021-2032) & (t)
- 7.1.2 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Market Share by Type (2021-2032)
- 7.2 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Value by Type (2021-2032)
- 7.2.1 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Value by Type (2021-2032) & (US$ Million)
- 7.2.2 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Value Market Share by Type (2021-2032)
- 7.3 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Price by Type (2021-2032)
8 Segment by Application
- 8.1 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production by Application (2021-2032)
- 8.1.1 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production by Application (2021-2032) & (t)
- 8.1.2 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Market Share by Application (2021-2032)
- 8.2 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Value by Application (2021-2032)
- 8.2.1 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Value by Application (2021-2032) & (US$ Million)
- 8.2.2 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Value Market Share by Application (2021-2032)
- 8.3 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Price by Application (2021-2032)
9 Value Chain and Sales Channels Analysis of the Market
- 9.1 Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Value Chain Analysis
- 9.1.1 Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Key Raw Materials
- 9.1.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 9.1.3 Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Production Mode & Process
- 9.2 Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Sales Channels Analysis
- 9.2.1 Direct Comparison with Distribution Share
- 9.2.2 Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Distributors
- 9.2.3 Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Customers
10 Global Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Analyzing Market Dynamics
- 10.1 Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Industry Trends
- 10.2 Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Industry Drivers
- 10.3 Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Industry Opportunities and Challenges
- 10.4 Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Industry Restraints
11 Report Conclusion
12 Disclaimer
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