Alloxan Production By Oxidation Reaction

This report entails the detailed cost evaluation of alloxan production by oxidation reaction. The preparation process for alloxan begins with the condensation of diethyl malonate with urea in the presence of sodium ethoxide utilized as a catalyst and results in the production of barbituric acid. Barbituric acid obtained is then reacted with oxygen, leading to the oxidation and formation of alloxan as the final product.

Major Producers of Alloxan

• SUVCHEM LABORATORY CHEMICALS
• CDH Fine Chemical 
• Chemit Laboratories
• Hindustan chemicals
• Explicit Chemicals Pvt Ltd

Feedstocks for Alloxan

Alloxan is a chemical compound, prepared by using barbituric acid as its primary feedstock. The procurement of alloxan, along with its feedstock, is influenced by several factors that are mainly related to its market dynamics.

Factors such as the availability of its raw materials (including urea and malonic acid etc.), along with its demand observed from the pharmaceutical industry, and logistics altogether play a vital role in determining its procurement. Moreover, other factors, such as transportation and trading activities, stability in the supply chain, activities in the upstream industries, and economic conditions, impact its overall procurement.

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