Ethyl Hexanoate Production by Esterification of Caproic Acid with Ethanol in Acidic Medium

This report proffers the thorough economics of ethyl hexanoate production by the esterification of caproic acid with ethanol in an acidic medium. The synthesis is initiated by the chemical combination of caproic acid with ethanol. The reaction is carried out in the presence of an acid catalyst, i.e., sulfuric or hydrochloric acid. Finally, the reaction results in the production of an ester, i.e., ethyl hexanoate, as the end product.

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