Global N-octyl Mercaptan Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
Description
The global N-octyl Mercaptan market size is expected to reach $ 126 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 2.9% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
N-Octyl Mercaptan (CAS 111–88–6) is a colorless transparent liquid,mainly in the production of rubber assistant, medicine, herbicides intermediate, etc. N-octyl mercaptan, also known as 1-octanethiol, is a chemical compound with the formula C8H18S. It belongs to the family of mercaptans, which are organic compounds containing a sulfhydryl group (-SH) attached to a carbon atom. In the case of N-octyl mercaptan, the sulfhydryl group is attached to the first carbon of an eight-carbon chain, hence the "N-octyl" designation, which indicates that the thiol group is at the end (or "normal" position) of the octyl chain.
N-octyl mercaptan is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a strong, unpleasant odor that is characteristic of many thiols. It is used in various industrial applications, including as a chemical intermediate, a stabilizer in the production of polymers, and as a chain transfer agent in free-radical polymerization to control the molecular weight of the resulting polymers.
The N-Octyl Mercaptan market is poised for steady growth, underpinned by its versatile applications across multiple industries and regions. While challenges such as raw material price volatility and regulatory constraints exist, the compound's critical role in polymerization processes, rubber stabilization, and agrochemical synthesis ensures its continued relevance. The market's expansion into emerging economies and specialized applications further highlights its potential. To capitalize on these opportunities, stakeholders should focus on sustainable practices, innovation, and strategic partnerships to navigate the evolving market landscape.
The major global manufacturers of N-octyl Mercaptan include Chevron Phillips Chemical, Arkema, Isu Chemical, Sanmenxia Aoke Chemical Industry. In 2024, the world's top three vendors accounted for 98.71% Share of the revenue. This highly concentrated production landscape underscores the specialized nature of N-octyl mercaptan manufacturing, with limited suppliers catering to global demand.
The manufacturing process of N-octyl mercaptan generates significant environmental pollution, particularly through the emission of sulfur-containing compounds and organic pollutants. In recent years, as global environmental regulations have tightened—especially regarding hazardous chemical production—the industry has faced growing sustainability pressures.
To sustain growth, industry players are investing in R&D for odor-reduced formulations and bio-derived alternatives, while optimizing supply chains to mitigate cost instability. Leading companies like Arkema, Chevron Phillips Chemical, and Isu Chemical dominate the market through strategic innovations and regional expansions. Looking ahead, the N-octyl mercaptan market is projected to grow at a moderate pace, with long-term success hinging on advancements in green chemistry solutions and adaptability to evolving regulatory landscapes. Stakeholders are advised to prioritize technological innovation, supply chain resilience, and targeted expansion in high-growth regions to capitalize on niche applications and offset existing market challenges.
This report studies the global N-octyl Mercaptan production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for N-octyl Mercaptan and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of N-octyl Mercaptan that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global N-octyl Mercaptan total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Tons)
Global N-octyl Mercaptan total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global N-octyl Mercaptan production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons), (based on production site)
Global N-octyl Mercaptan consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Tons)
U.S. VS China: N-octyl Mercaptan domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global N-octyl Mercaptan production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global N-octyl Mercaptan production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global N-octyl Mercaptan production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
This report profiles key players in the global N-octyl Mercaptan market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Chevron Phillips Chemical, Arkema, Isu Chemical, Sanmenxia Aoke Chemical Industry, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World N-octyl Mercaptan market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Tons) and average price (US$/Ton) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global N-octyl Mercaptan Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global N-octyl Mercaptan Market, Segmentation by Type:
Purity ≥ 98.5%
Purity < 98.5%
Global N-octyl Mercaptan Market, Segmentation by Application:
Rubber
Polymers
Others
Companies Profiled:
Chevron Phillips Chemical
Arkema
Isu Chemical
Sanmenxia Aoke Chemical Industry
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global N-octyl Mercaptan market?
2. What is the demand of the global N-octyl Mercaptan market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global N-octyl Mercaptan market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global N-octyl Mercaptan market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global N-octyl Mercaptan market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
N-Octyl Mercaptan (CAS 111–88–6) is a colorless transparent liquid,mainly in the production of rubber assistant, medicine, herbicides intermediate, etc. N-octyl mercaptan, also known as 1-octanethiol, is a chemical compound with the formula C8H18S. It belongs to the family of mercaptans, which are organic compounds containing a sulfhydryl group (-SH) attached to a carbon atom. In the case of N-octyl mercaptan, the sulfhydryl group is attached to the first carbon of an eight-carbon chain, hence the "N-octyl" designation, which indicates that the thiol group is at the end (or "normal" position) of the octyl chain.
N-octyl mercaptan is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a strong, unpleasant odor that is characteristic of many thiols. It is used in various industrial applications, including as a chemical intermediate, a stabilizer in the production of polymers, and as a chain transfer agent in free-radical polymerization to control the molecular weight of the resulting polymers.
The N-Octyl Mercaptan market is poised for steady growth, underpinned by its versatile applications across multiple industries and regions. While challenges such as raw material price volatility and regulatory constraints exist, the compound's critical role in polymerization processes, rubber stabilization, and agrochemical synthesis ensures its continued relevance. The market's expansion into emerging economies and specialized applications further highlights its potential. To capitalize on these opportunities, stakeholders should focus on sustainable practices, innovation, and strategic partnerships to navigate the evolving market landscape.
The major global manufacturers of N-octyl Mercaptan include Chevron Phillips Chemical, Arkema, Isu Chemical, Sanmenxia Aoke Chemical Industry. In 2024, the world's top three vendors accounted for 98.71% Share of the revenue. This highly concentrated production landscape underscores the specialized nature of N-octyl mercaptan manufacturing, with limited suppliers catering to global demand.
The manufacturing process of N-octyl mercaptan generates significant environmental pollution, particularly through the emission of sulfur-containing compounds and organic pollutants. In recent years, as global environmental regulations have tightened—especially regarding hazardous chemical production—the industry has faced growing sustainability pressures.
To sustain growth, industry players are investing in R&D for odor-reduced formulations and bio-derived alternatives, while optimizing supply chains to mitigate cost instability. Leading companies like Arkema, Chevron Phillips Chemical, and Isu Chemical dominate the market through strategic innovations and regional expansions. Looking ahead, the N-octyl mercaptan market is projected to grow at a moderate pace, with long-term success hinging on advancements in green chemistry solutions and adaptability to evolving regulatory landscapes. Stakeholders are advised to prioritize technological innovation, supply chain resilience, and targeted expansion in high-growth regions to capitalize on niche applications and offset existing market challenges.
This report studies the global N-octyl Mercaptan production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for N-octyl Mercaptan and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of N-octyl Mercaptan that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global N-octyl Mercaptan total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Tons)
Global N-octyl Mercaptan total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global N-octyl Mercaptan production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons), (based on production site)
Global N-octyl Mercaptan consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Tons)
U.S. VS China: N-octyl Mercaptan domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global N-octyl Mercaptan production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global N-octyl Mercaptan production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global N-octyl Mercaptan production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
This report profiles key players in the global N-octyl Mercaptan market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Chevron Phillips Chemical, Arkema, Isu Chemical, Sanmenxia Aoke Chemical Industry, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World N-octyl Mercaptan market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Tons) and average price (US$/Ton) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global N-octyl Mercaptan Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global N-octyl Mercaptan Market, Segmentation by Type:
Purity ≥ 98.5%
Purity < 98.5%
Global N-octyl Mercaptan Market, Segmentation by Application:
Rubber
Polymers
Others
Companies Profiled:
Chevron Phillips Chemical
Arkema
Isu Chemical
Sanmenxia Aoke Chemical Industry
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global N-octyl Mercaptan market?
2. What is the demand of the global N-octyl Mercaptan market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global N-octyl Mercaptan market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global N-octyl Mercaptan market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global N-octyl Mercaptan market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Table of Contents
88 Pages
- 1 Supply Summary
- 2 Demand Summary
- 3 World Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
- 4 United States VS China VS Rest of the World
- 5 Market Analysis by Type
- 6 Market Analysis by Application
- 7 Company Profiles
- 8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 9 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 10 Appendix
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