Citronellal Production Cost Reports

The report provides a detailed analysis essential for establishing a Citronellal manufacturing plant. It encompasses all critical aspects necessary for Citronellal production, including the cost of Citronellal production, Citronellal plant cost, Citronellal production costs, and the overall Citronellal manufacturing plant cost. Additionally, the study covers specific expenditures associated with setting up and operating a Citronellal 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.

Citronellal is an aldehyde that is one of the main components of citronella oil and is used in various applications. It has a fresh, lemony scent, and it is used in fragrance components such as soaps, candles, incense, perfumery, and cosmetics. It is also present in deodorants, shampoos, and lotions as a fixing agent.

Citronellal acts as insect repellents for mosquitoes, body lice, head lice, and stable flies. Food and beverages make use of this compound as a flavoring agent, especially in the preparation of citrus and cherry essences. It provides a lemon-like flavor to food products. It has antiseptic, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory properties that are used in medicinal applications. It is used in air fresheners and in aromatherapy to enhance mood.

The market of Citronellal is driven by its varied uses and growing market demand. It is a natural and organic product used in the personal care, cosmetics, and food industries and has created a large consumer following of eco-conscious buyers. It acts as an insect repellent and displays antimicrobial properties that make it useful in medicinal and household products. It is used as a flavoring and fragrance and is utilized in aromatherapy. So, industrial citronellal procurement is driven by its various applications, growing market demand for natural products, effectiveness as an insect repellent and antimicrobial agent, versatility across industries, sustainable sourcing practices, economic factors, and ongoing research and development into new formulations.

Raw Material for Citronellal Production

According to the Citronellal manufacturing plant project report, the key raw material used in the production of Citronellal includes Citronella Oil.

Manufacturing Process of Citronellal

The extensive Citronellal production cost report consists of the following major industrial manufacturing process:

• From Citronella Oil: The manufacturing process of Citronellal consists of several steps. First, a baseline is established for the isolation of the desired compounds from citronella oil using vacuum distillation. After that, the oil is isolated at a vacuum pressure of 10-30 mmHg, with the temperature equal to the boiling point of Citronellal. Finally, the pure Citronellal is tested using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) to ensure the quality of the products.

Citronellal is a colorless to light yellow liquid. It has a strong and grassy aroma. Its molecular formula is CHO, and it has a molecular weight of 154.25 g/mol. Its relative density ranges from 0.888 to 0.892. It has a boiling point of 200 °C. It is soluble in ethanol but slightly soluble in water. It is an aldehyde and exists in both d- and l-isomer forms. It goes through oxidation to form carboxylic acids or reduction to form alcohols. All these physical and chemical properties contribute to its application as a natural insect repellent.