Isobutyl Acetate Production Cost Reports

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

Isobutyl Acetate is a chemical compound that serves as an organic solvent majorly used in thinners, sealants, cleaners, aerosol sprays, fragrances, personal care, and as a flavoring agent in cosmetic products.  It is considered a chemical solvent that is utilized in manufacturing various products, including lacquer, coatings, wood varnishes, paints, and adhesives. Moreover, it is used as a chemical intermediate in manufacturing pharmaceutical products, perfumery, cleaners, and other organic compounds.

This liquid ester has several uses across various industries, often in the production of architectural coatings, printing inks, adhesives, synthetic flavoring chemicals, and more. Additionally, it is also used in the preservation of foodstuffs and the manufacturing of vinyl resins.

The market for isobutyl acetate is majorly driven by its applications for its wide usage as solvent in paints & coatings, cosmetics, and personal care industries for the manufacture of adhesives, wood varnishes, nitrocellulose, printing inks, architectural coatings, thinners, aerosol sprays, nail polish removers, perfumes etc., which contributes to its market expansion.

Due to its fruity smell, it is also extensively used as a food additive, which further accentuates its demands in the food sector. Moreover, it is also utilized in the pharmaceutical industries in the extraction process of penicillin, which amplifies its demand in the pharmaceutical industries. Additionally, the availability and cost of production of isobutyl acetate’s feedstock (isobutanol, acetic acid), isobutyl acetate market prices, distribution (including trading and shipping), logistics, environmental regulations, safety standards, etc., are some of the elements that influence an industrial isobutyl acetate procurement.

Raw Material for Isobutyl Acetate Production

According to the Isobutyl Acetate manufacturing plant project report, the major raw materials for Isobutyl Acetate production include Isobutanol-Acetic Acid.

Manufacturing Process of Isobutyl Acetate

The extensive Isobutyl Acetate production cost report consists of the following industrial manufacturing process:

• Production by Catalytic Reaction of Isobutanol and Acetic Acid (Fischer Esterification): The process involves the reaction between isobutanol and acetic acid in the presence of an acid catalyst, i.e., sulfuric acid, resulting in the formation of isobutyl acetate as the product.

Isobutyl Acetate is an acetate ester with a chemical formula CH3COOCH2CH(CH3)2. The compound consists of six carbon, twelve hydrogen, and two oxygen atoms. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a fruity odor. Its molecular weight is 116.16 g/mol. It is a clear chemical liquid with a bitter flavor.

Its melting and boiling points are measured around -98.8 °C and 116.5 °C, respectively. It is a flammable chemical with a flash point measured around 18 °C. Isobutyl acetic ester or Isobutyl Acetate is a liquid chemical obtained by the esterification reaction of isobutanol and acetic acid.

The compound is slightly soluble in water and can be dissolved in other chemical solvents. It is miscible in chemical solvents such as ethanol, methanol, acetone, and ether. However, it is slightly soluble in carbon tetrachloride. Its density is measured around 0.8712 g/cu cm at 20 °C. Its auto ignition temperature is measured around 421 °C. It is a volatile chemical liquid that can catch fire. The compound can decompose when heated at a high temperature while emitting acrid smoke and fumes. Its vapors are heavier than air and have low density when compared to water.