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ε-Caprolactone or simply caprolactone is a lactone (a cyclic ester) possessing a seven-membered ring. Its name is derived from caproic acid. This colorless liquid is miscible with most organic solvents and water and is produced on a large scale as a precursor to caprolactam and polycaprolactone polymers. ε-Caprolactone is a colourless liquid with a melting point of -1.3 °C and a boiling point of 237 °C.
About 63 % of the quantity produced is used on site for the production of polymers (polycaprolactones for own use). The remaining 37 % is sold to customers (downstream users). ε-Caprolactone is used by downstream users to modify resins and polymers in order to enhance the performance of the end-products. The majority is used for the modification of acrylic resins and polyesters, but it is also used for modification of epoxy resins and polyurethanes. A small quantity of ε-caprolactone (< 2%) is used as reactive diluent and as a solvent (e.g. for vinyl resins).
Market Analysis and Insights: Global Caprolactone Market
The global Caprolactone market is valued at US$ 241.2 million in 2019. The market size will reach US$ 268 million by the end of 2026, growing at a CAGR of 1.5% during 2021-2026.
Global Caprolactone Scope and Segment
Caprolactone market is segmented by Type, and by Application. Players, stakeholders, and other participants in the global Caprolactone market will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The segmental analysis focuses on production capacity, revenue and forecast by Type and by Application for the period 2016-2027.
Segment by Type
99.5% Purity
99.9% Purity
Segment by Application
Polycaprolactone
Acrylic Resin Modified
Polyesters Modified
Epoxy Resin Modified
Others
By Company
Perstorp
Daicel
BASF
Production by Region
North America
Europe
China
Japan
Consumption by Region
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Taiwan
Indonesia
Thailand
Malaysia
Philippines
Vietnam
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
U.A.E
About 63 % of the quantity produced is used on site for the production of polymers (polycaprolactones for own use). The remaining 37 % is sold to customers (downstream users). ε-Caprolactone is used by downstream users to modify resins and polymers in order to enhance the performance of the end-products. The majority is used for the modification of acrylic resins and polyesters, but it is also used for modification of epoxy resins and polyurethanes. A small quantity of ε-caprolactone (< 2%) is used as reactive diluent and as a solvent (e.g. for vinyl resins).
Market Analysis and Insights: Global Caprolactone Market
The global Caprolactone market is valued at US$ 241.2 million in 2019. The market size will reach US$ 268 million by the end of 2026, growing at a CAGR of 1.5% during 2021-2026.
Global Caprolactone Scope and Segment
Caprolactone market is segmented by Type, and by Application. Players, stakeholders, and other participants in the global Caprolactone market will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The segmental analysis focuses on production capacity, revenue and forecast by Type and by Application for the period 2016-2027.
Segment by Type
99.5% Purity
99.9% Purity
Segment by Application
Polycaprolactone
Acrylic Resin Modified
Polyesters Modified
Epoxy Resin Modified
Others
By Company
Perstorp
Daicel
BASF
Production by Region
North America
Europe
China
Japan
Consumption by Region
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Taiwan
Indonesia
Thailand
Malaysia
Philippines
Vietnam
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
U.A.E
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