Octanol Production Cost Reports

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

Octanol or Capryl alcohol is an organic chemical that has a wide range of applications in various industries. It is widely used as a component in manufacturing certain perfumes and flavorings because of its pleasant, citrus-like odor. It also finds its application as a solvent for producing waxes, protective coatings, and oils. It is also used as a precursor in the production of plasticizers, including dioctyl phthalate. It is often used as a surfactant and a defoamer in a broad range of industrial processes. It also finds its application as an additive for improving the quality of biodiesel.

The growth of Octanol is majorly determined by its application as an industrial solvent in manufacturing protective coatings, which significantly contributes to its market growth. Its application as a biodiesel additive to improve its performance characteristics largely promotes its demand in the biofuel industry. Its usage as a raw material in the production of plasticizers further enhances its demand in the plastics and polymer industries. Moreover, its involvement in the formulation of perfumes and its usage as a flavor additive also fuels its demand in the fragrance and food & beverage industries. In general, the cost and the availability of the raw material (Caprylic acid), technological advancements, logistics, sustainability practices, and adherence to quality standards serve as factors that influence Octanol procurement worldwide.

Raw Material for Octanol Production

According to the Octanol manufacturing plant project report, the major raw material for Octanol production includes Caprylic Acid.

Manufacturing Process of Octanol

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

• Production via Catalytic Hydrogenation: This method of production involves the process of high-pressure catalytic hydrogenation of the esters of caprylic acid to produce octanol as the product. In this method, naturally occurring caprylic acid (also known as octanoic acid) is esterified, followed by the hydrogenation of these esters in the presence of a catalyst under high pressure and temperature, which results in the formation of octanol as the final product.

Octanol appears as a clear, colorless liquid that has a strong odor resembling sweet, woody, herbal, and earthy. It has a citrus-like or herbaceous taste. It gives foods a fatty, mushroom taste. It's a slightly viscous liquid used as a defoaming or wetting agent. It is insoluble in water and floats on it. It has a molar mass of 130.23 g/mol and a density of 0.8262 g per cubic centimeter at 25°C. It is insoluble in water. Its respective boiling and melting points are 195.1°C and -15.5°C. Its vapors are heavier than air and may irritate the nose, eyes, and respiratory system. The molecular formula of the compound is C8H18O, which is an eight-carbon atom and one OH group chain alcohol. It is a naturally occurring fatty alcohol and it can be found in several plants. The natural product is found in Eupatorium cannabinum, Vitis rotundifolia, and other organisms.