Methoxychlor Production by Condensation Reaction

This report provides an extensive cost evaluation of methoxychlor production by condensation reaction. The preparation process of methoxychlor is initiated by the chemical reaction between anisole and chloral in the presence of an acidic catalyst. In this reaction, the acidic catalyst, such as sulfuric or hydrochloric acid, acts as a condensing agent and leads to the production of methoxychlor as the end product.

Major Producers of Methoxychlor

• Kincaid Enterprises Inc.
• Chemarc

Feedstocks for Methoxychlor

Methoxychlor is an agrochemical compound that is prepared by using anisole and chloral. The procurement of methoxychlor and its major feedstocks is determined by different factors. Some of the major factors, including the availability of its raw materials (including phenol, methanol, ethanol, and chlorine, etc., for the production of anisole and chloral), production cost, stability in its supply chain, and logistics, etc., play a prominent role in governing its procurement. Moreover, other factors, including its demand in different market sectors (including the agrochemical industry), trading and transportation activities, stability or variations in its market prices, economic conditions, and governmental policies, have a major impact on its procurement process.

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