Decanol Production From Coconut Oil

This report proffers the thorough economics of decanol production from coconut oil. The preparation of decanol is largely carried out by the catalytic hydrogenation of coconut oil. The reaction is carried out under high pressure in the presence of a catalyst. In this reaction a metal catalyst (such as copper), is utilized to catalyze the reaction and results in the production of decanol as the final product.

Top Producers of Decanol

• Kao Chem
• Ecogreen Oleo
• Emery
• Sasol
• BASF

Feedstocks for Decanol

Decanol is an organic chemical that is prepared by using coconut oil as its primary feedstock. The procurement of coconut oil is influenced by various factors related to its market dynamics. Factors such as the availability of coconut, harvesting period, harvesting rate, stability in the supply chain, and demand from the downstream industries play a vital role in determining the procurement of coconut oil. Moreover, factors including transportation and logistics, along with trade and government policies altogether, are some of the major influencers that can influence the procurement of decanol 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