Global 2-Mercaptoethanol Competitive Landscape Professional Research Report 2025

Research Summary

2-Mercaptoethanol is a small organic compound with a thiol group (-SH) and a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a two-carbon ethyl chain. It is commonly used as a reducing agent in biochemical and industrial applications, particularly in protein chemistry, where it helps to break disulfide bonds in proteins, aiding in protein denaturation and analysis. 2-Mercaptoethanol is also used in cell culture media to protect cells from oxidative damage, as it can scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS). Its strong odor and high reactivity with metals and other compounds make it valuable in various laboratory settings, including RNA/DNA extraction, enzyme assays, and as a stabilizer in chemical reactions. Additionally, it is employed in the manufacturing of certain chemicals and polymers, as well as in the production of fragrances and cosmetics.

According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global 2-Mercaptoethanol market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.

The major global  manufacturers of 2-Mercaptoethanol include Chevron Phillips Chemical, BASF, Sunion Chemical & Plastics, EFIRM, etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.

This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of 2-Mercaptoethanol. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global 2-Mercaptoethanol market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.

The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the 2-Mercaptoethanol market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of 2-Mercaptoethanol industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.

The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.

Global Key Manufacturers of 2-Mercaptoethanol Include:

Chevron Phillips Chemical

BASF

Sunion Chemical & Plastics

EFIRM

2-Mercaptoethanol Product Segment Include:

High Pressure Method

Atmospheric Pressure Method

2-Mercaptoethanol Product Application Include:

Consumer & Industrial Applications

Agrochemicals

Polymers and Rubber Applications

Water Treatment Applications

Superplasticizer

Others

Chapter Scope

Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends

Chapter 2: Global 2-Mercaptoethanol Capacity and Production Analysis

Chapter 3: Global 2-Mercaptoethanol Industry PESTEL Analysis

Chapter 4: Global 2-Mercaptoethanol Industry Porter's Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 5: Global 2-Mercaptoethanol Major Regional Market Size (Revenue, Sales, Price) and Forecast Analysis

Chapter 6: Global 2-Mercaptoethanol Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis

Chapter 7: North America 2-Mercaptoethanol Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 8: Europe 2-Mercaptoethanol Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 9: China 2-Mercaptoethanol Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 10: APAC (Excl. China) 2-Mercaptoethanol Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 11: Latin America 2-Mercaptoethanol Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 12: Middle East and Africa 2-Mercaptoethanol Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 13: Global 2-Mercaptoethanol Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)

Chapter 14: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)

Chapter 15: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers

Chapter 16: Research Findings and Conclusion

Chapter 17: Methodology and Data Sources