Ethyl Phenylacetate Production by Catalytic Esterification of Phenylacetic Acid in Hydrochloric Acid

This report entails the detailed cost evaluation of ethyl phenylacetate production by the catalytic esterification of phenylacetic acid in hydrochloric acid. The synthesis of ethyl phenylacetate is carried out by the esterification of phenylacetic acid in hydrochloric acid. The reaction is initialized by the combination of phenyl acetonitrile and sulfuric acid in the presence of an alcohol. It generates phenylacetic acid as the intermediate, along with ammonium hydrogen sulfate as the byproduct. The intermediate is further processed in the presence of an acid catalyst, i.e., hydrochloric acid. The reaction leads to the esterification of phenylacetic acid and results in the production of ethyl phenylacetate while eliminating water from the mixture.

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