Acetaldehyde Production Cost Reports

The report provides a detailed analysis essential for establishing an Acetaldehyde manufacturing plant. It encompasses all critical aspects necessary for Acetaldehyde production, including the cost of Acetaldehyde production, Acetaldehyde plant cost, Acetaldehyde production costs, and the overall Acetaldehyde manufacturing plant cost. Additionally, the study covers specific expenditures associated with setting up and operating an Acetaldehyde production plant. These encompass manufacturing processes, raw material requirements, utility requirements, infrastructure needs, machinery and technology requirements, manpower requirements, packaging requirements, transportation requirements, and more.

Acetaldehyde is an aldehyde used as an intermediate in the production of acetic acid. It is also employed to manufacture perfumes, drugs, and flavoring agents, and contributes to the creation of synthetic flavors and fragrances. It is utilized to produce polyvinyl acetate, resins, and disinfectants. In the food industry, it acts as a preservative for fruits and fish and is involved in vinegar production. Other applications include its use in dyes, photographic chemicals, and as a solvent in various industrial processes. It is a precursor for several important chemicals, such as pyridine derivatives and pentaerythritol.

The market for Acetaldehyde is driven by its usage as an intermediate to produce various chemicals, such as acetic acid, ethyl acetate, and pyridine, which elevates its demand in the chemical industry. Its function as a flavoring agent and preservative amplifies its demand in the food and beverage industries. Its usage in various medical formulations and cosmetics products boosts its demand in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. Overall, industrial Acetaldehyde procurement is influenced by its application in various industries such as chemical, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries, the rising consumption of packaged and processed foods, the availability of its raw materials (ethylene, ethanol, acetylene, and acetic acid), the cost of its raw materials, emerging markets, and innovations in production processes.

Raw Material for Acetaldehyde Production

According to the Acetaldehyde manufacturing plant project report, the key raw materials used in the production of Acetaldehyde include ethylene; ethanol; acetylene; acetic acid.

Manufacturing Process of Acetaldehyde

The extensive Acetaldehyde production cost report consists of the following major industrial manufacturing processes:

• Production via Wacker process: The manufacturing process of Acetaldehyde occurs via the Wacker process. The process involves the oxidation of ethylene in the presence of a catalyst, such as a homogeneous palladium/copper system, to produce Acetaldehyde.
• Production via partial dehydrogenation: The manufacturing process involves the partial dehydrogenation of ethanol. This is an endothermic process in which ethanol vapor is passed over a copper-based catalyst at elevated temperatures (between 260–290°C) to produce Acetaldehyde and hydrogen gas as the by-product.
• Production via hydration of acetylene: The manufacturing process involves the hydration of acetylene. In this process, acetylene is hydrated in the presence of catalyst mercury(II) salts. The reaction takes place at 90–95 °C, and the Acetaldehyde produced is separated from water and mercury and cooled.
• Production via hydrogenation of acetic acid: The manufacturing process involves the hydrogenation reaction in which acetic acid reacts with hydrogen in the presence of an iron oxide/palladium catalyst to produce Acetaldehyde as the product and ethyl acetate as the by-product.

Acetaldehyde is a colorless liquid or gas with a pungent odor, having the molecular formula C2H4O or CH3CHO and a molecular weight of 44.05 g/mol. It has a boiling point of 20.8 °C and a melting point of -123.4 °C. It is soluble in water with a solubility of 0.1 to 1.0 mg/mL at 66 °F. It also dissolves in ethanol, benzene, acetone, ethyl ether, paraldehyde, toluene, and acetic acid. It is less dense than water, with a density of 0.7834 g/cu cm at 18 °C. It is heavier than air, with a vapor density of 1.52 (Air = 1).