Sodium methylate finds wide-ranging applications across different industries. In the biodiesel industry, it is extensively utilized as a catalyst in the transesterification process, converting ...

To make biodiesel, the feedstock goes through a process -- called transesterification -- in which it's mixed with methanol and a catalyst called sodium methylate to create biodiesel and glycerin.

Work continues on New Heaven Chemicals at Manly, Iowa. The new plant will produce sodium methylate, a catalyst used in the biodiesel industry. This photo was taken during a news media tour in ...

The plant will manufacture sodium methylate and potassium methylate, which are key compounds used in biodiesel production as ...

To make its biodiesel, Center Alternative Energy mixes soybean oil with sodium methylate, a catalyst that promotes a chemical reaction. Methanol also is added to sustain the reaction. As a result ...

Sodium methylate promotes higher yields and lower production costs for biodiesel. Shares of BASFY have lost 1.7% over the past year against a 10.8% decline of its industry. Image Source: Zacks ...