Methyl Propionate Production Cost Reports

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

Methyl Propionate is an organic compound that has various market applications covering different domains. The compound is widely used as a solvent in manufacturing cellulose nitrate and as a key intermediate in producing methyl methacrylate and, as an important monomer in the plastics industry.

It is used as a solvent in manufacturing paints, dyestuffs, varnishes, and lacquers. It is also used in fragrances and as a flavoring component in various cosmetic products. Moreover, it is also utilized as a food additive to impart fruity flavor to a variety of food products and for artificial flavoring in candies, beverages, and baked goods.

The market for methyl propionate is majorly driven by its applications as a solvent in manufacturing paints, dyestuffs, varnishes, and lacquers and as a food additive and flavoring agent in various food products, which significantly contributes to its market expansion and propels its demand in the paints & coatings, textile, and food & beverage industries.

It also serves as a key ingredient in manufacturing methyl methacrylate, which serves as an important monomer in the plastics industry, which notably promotes its market growth. Moreover, it is also used to add floral notes to soaps, perfumes, and other cosmetic products, which further accentuates its demands in the cosmetics and personal care industries.

Additionally, the cost of production and availability of methyl propionate’s feedstock (methanol and propionic acid), methyl propionate market prices, distribution (including trading and shipping), logistics, environmental regulations, supplier relationships, technological advancements, regulatory compliance, safety standards, etc., are some of the elements that influence industrial methyl propionate procurement.

Raw Material for Methyl Propionate Production

According to the Methyl Propionate manufacturing plant project report, the major raw materials for Methyl Propionate production include Methanol-Propionic Acid.

Manufacturing Process of Methyl Propionate

The extensive Methyl Propionate production cost report consists of the following industrial manufacturing process:

• Production by Esterification of Methanol with Propionic Acid: This method involves the esterification reaction between methanol and propionic acid in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid, which results in the formation of methyl propionate as the final product.

Methyl Propionate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula C2H5COOCH3. It is comprised of four carbon, eight hydrogen, and two oxygen atoms. Its molecular weight is 88.11 g/mol. It is a clear, colorless chemical liquid with a sweet and fruity odor. It has a sweet rum-like taste. Its melting and boiling points are measured at approximately -88 °C and 80 °C, respectively.

Its flash point is measured at approximately -2 °C. It is a clear, colorless liquid compound with high flammability. It is a volatile chemical that can be dissolved in various chemical solvents. It is miscible in propylene glycol, ethanol, and ethyl ether. Similarly, it is soluble in acetone and various other solvents.

It is mainly obtained by the esterification of methanol with propionic acid. The ester obtained is highly flammable in nature. Its density is 0.915 g/ml3 at a standard temperature of 25 °C. Its autoignition temperature is 465 °C. It decomposes when heated at a high temperature while emitting acrid fumes in the air.