
This study analyzes Butylated Hydroxytoluene Production by Alkylation of Cresol with Isobutene, covering manufacturing, process flow, operating expenses, and financial considerations.
Last Updated: January, 2025
This report proffers the thorough economics of butylated hydroxytoluene production by alkylation of cresol with isobutene. The production process begins with the chemical reaction between cresol and isobutene. The reaction leads to the alkylation of cresol or para-cresol in the presence of an acid catalyst such as sulfuric acid, that results in the production of butylated hydroxytoluene as the final product.
Butylated Hydroxytoluene, or BHT, is synthesized by using cresol and isobutene as its primary feedstocks. The procurement of cresol and isobutene is influenced by different factors related to its market dynamics. Some factors, such as the market prices in the upstream market (including crude oil used for the production of cresol and isobutene), along with supply chain stability and demand from the downstream industries, play a vital role in determining the acquisition of cresol and isobutene in the global chemical market. The fluctuations in the market dynamics of the feedstocks can be a potential influencer for the overall procurement of butylated hydroxytoluene on a large scale.
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The project economic analysis provided in the report discusses a Germany-based plant:
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