Acetonaphthone Production By Friedel-Crafts Acetylation Method

This report entails the detailed cost evaluation of acetonaphtnone production by Friedel-Crafts acetylation method. Acetonaphthone is produced by the Friedel-Crafts acetylation of naphthalene. The process begins with the chemical reaction between naphthalene and acetyl chloride in the presence of a catalyst. In this reaction, aluminium chloride is used to catalyze the reaction, resulting in the production of acetonaphthone or 2-acetonaphthone as the end product.

Top Producers of Friedel-Crafts Acetylation

• Norna Technology Co.
• Nanjing Cosmos Chemical Co. , Ltd.
• Xingsheng Technology

Feedstocks for Acetonaphthone

Acetonaphthone is mainly obtained by using acetyl chloride and naphthalene as the prime raw materials. Moreover, acetyl anhydride can be used as an alternative to acetyl chloride as a feedstock for manufacturing acetonaphthone on a large scale. The procurement of acetonaphthone is chiefly influenced by the shifting market dynamics observed for its feedstocks. There are a few other factors, including consumer preferences, supply chain stability, sustainability concerns, and price shifts, that can also influence the procurement of acetonaphthone on a large scale.

The project economic analysis provided in the report discusses a Germany-based plant:

• Manufacturing Process
  • Process Flow
  • Material Flow
  • Material Balance
• Raw Material and Product's Specifications
  • Raw Material Consumption
  • Product and Co-Product Generation
  • Capital Investment
• Land and Site Cost
  • Offsites/Civil Works
  • Equipment Cost
  • Auxiliary Equipment Cost
  • Contingency
  • Engineering and Consulting Charges
  • Working Capital
• Variable Cost
  • Raw Material
  • Utilities
• Fixed Cost
  • Labor Requirement & Wages
  • Overhead Expenses
  • Maintenance Charges
• Financing Costs
  • Interest on Working Capital
  • Interest on Loans
• Depreciation Charges
• General Sales and Admin Costs
• Production Cost Summary