Isododecane Production From Isobutene

This report proffers the thorough economics of isododecane production from isobutene. The preparation process is initiated by the oligomerization of isobutene. Initially, starch from natural sources such as corn or potato, along with biomass, is processed to give isobutene. It is then processed through an oligomerization reaction in the presence of a catalyst, such as zeolite, and results in the formation of isododecane as the final product.

Top Producers of Isododecane

• Eastman
• Jiamei Chemical
• Shanghai Titanchem
• Ineos
• Dow Corning

Feedstocks for Isododecane

Isododecane is prepared by using isobutene as its primary feedstock. The procurement of isododecane, along with its feedstock, is mainly influenced by some of the major factors, including its manufacturing cost, market prices, stability in the supply chain, transportation and logistics, etc. Other factors, including the availability of its raw material (including starch, biomass, etc.), along with activities in the upstream industries and trading activities altogether, play a vital role in influencing its overall procurement on a large scale. Additionally, factors such as its demand in its downstream industries (including chemical, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries), as well as the governmental policies, are some of the prominent factors that help in determining its procurement in the global chemical market.

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