Beta-Ionone Production By Condensation Reaction

This report provides an extensive cost evaluation of beta-ionone production by condensation reaction. The synthesis begins with the chemical reaction between citral and acetone in the presence of an alkaline solution. In this reaction, a dilute caustic soda solution is used to catalyze the reaction. It is then treated with an acidic compound such as sulfuric or phosphoric acid and results in the production of beta-ionone as the end product.

Top Producers of Beta-Ionone

• DSM Nutritional Products
• BASF
• Firmenich
• Zhejiang NHU

Feedstock for Beta-Ionone

Beta-ionone is synthesized by using citral, acetone and sulfuric or phosphoric acid as its major feedstock. The procurement of beta-ionone, along with its feedstock, is impacted by different aspects that are related to its market dynamics. Some of the factors, including the availability of its raw materials (such as sulfur, phosphate, lemon grass, propylene, etc.), along with the activities in its upstream industries, largely influence its procurement. Additionally, factors such as its production cost, market prices, demand from the perfumery, cosmetics, and agrochemical industries, logistics management, transportation, and trading activities have a prominent role in governing its procurement process.

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