In the previous parts (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) of the third series we discussed Pillar # 1 (Methane) representing one of the basic building blocks of the petrochemicals/ chemicals industry; and some of its derivatives. In this part, we will continue the discussion of the other products derived from Methane and their manufacturing processes, sub derivatives and applications.
Continue derivatives derived from methanol
Cont. derivatives of methanol
Methyl- tertiary -butyl ether
Methanol3: Methyl- tertiary -butyl ether

Tertiary-amyl methyl ether
Methanol4: Tertiary-amyl methyl ether

Cont. derivatives of methanol
Dimethyl ether
Methanol5: Dimethyl ether

Chlorinated methanes
Methanol6: Chlorinated methanes

Cont. derivatives of methanol
Methyl mercaptan
Methanol7: Methyl mercaptan

Cont. derivatives of methanol
Methyl formate
Methanol8: Methyl formate

Dimethylformamide
Methyl formate1: Dimethylformamide

Formamide
Methyl formate2: Formamide

Formic acid
Methyl formate3: Formic acid

In next series, we will continue the other products derived from methanol


