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Biomethanol

Biomethanol is renewable methanol produced from bio-based feedstocks (biomass, biogas, waste CO2). Chemically identical to conventional methanol but with superior carbon footprint, biomethanol is used in biodiesel production and as a renewable fuel component. Equilex supplies ISCC-certified biomethanol across Europe.
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  • Synonyms: Renewable methanol, Bio-methanol, Methyl alcohol (renewable)
Products specifications
  • EINECS number
    200-659-6
  • CAS number
    67-56-1
  • Technical Data Sheet
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Equilex is a reliable European supplier of biomethanol, delivering ISCC-certified renewable methanol to biodiesel producers and sustainable chemical manufacturers.

Applications of Biomethanol

  • Biodiesel Production: Renewable reagent for transesterification of vegetable oils and fats
  • Renewable Fuel Blending: Direct fuel use in methanol fuel cells and flex-fuel vehicles
  • Green Chemistry Feedstock: Bio-based alternative to fossil methanol in formaldehyde production
  • Marine Fuel: Low-carbon marine fuel meeting IMO 2050 decarbonization targets

Why Choose Equilex for Biomethanol?

  • ISCC Certification: Full sustainability certification with proof-of-sustainability documentation
  • Renewable Content Guarantee: 100% bio-based carbon with complete traceability
  • Technical Quality: Meets or exceeds conventional methanol specifications (99.85%+ purity)
  • RED II Expertise: Support for renewable fuel compliance and GHG savings calculations
  • Physical & Chemical Properties:
    • Appearance: Clear liquid
    • Form: Liquid
    • Purity: Industrial grade
    • Storage: Cool, dry place

Common questions about Biomethanol

What is biomethanol used for?

Biomethanol is primarily used as a reagent in biodiesel transesterification (converting vegetable oils/fats to FAME), as a renewable fuel blending component (M85, M100), and as a bio-based feedstock for formaldehyde and other methanol derivatives.

Chemically, biomethanol is identical to fossil methanol (CH3OH, 99.85%+ purity). The difference is the carbon source: biomethanol is produced from renewable biomass, biogas, or captured CO2, resulting in 65-95% lower carbon intensity than fossil methanol.

Yes, ISCC-certified biomethanol qualifies under RED II as a renewable fuel or renewable feedstock for biodiesel production. When used in biodiesel transesterification, it contributes to the renewable content calculation and carbon savings requirements.

We supply biomethanol with ISCC EU or ISCC PLUS certification, providing proof-of-sustainability documentation, carbon intensity values, and chain-of-custody traceability. Full technical specifications included with each shipment.

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