Methoxyflurane Production From 1,1-Difluoro-2,2,2-Trichloroethane

This report entails the detailed cost evaluation of methoxyflurane production from 1,1-difluoro-2,2,2-trichloroethane. The preparation of methoxyflurane begins with the chemical reaction between 1,1-difluoro-2,2,2-trichloroethane and potassium hydroxide. The reaction results in the dehydrochlorination of 1,1-difluoro-2,2,2-trichloroethane and gives 1,1-dichloro-2,2-difluoroethylene as an intermediate. The intermediate is further reacted with methanol in the presence of potassium hydroxide and results in the formation of methoxyflurane as the final product.

Top Producers of Methoxyflurane

• Nantong Baokai Pharmaceutical
• Penthrox

Feedstocks for Methoxyflurane

Methoxyflurane is a pharmaceutical compound and is derived from 1,1-Difluoro-2,2,2-Trichloroethane, which serves as its primary feedstock. The procurement of methoxyflurane and its feedstock is influenced by different factors, including the stability in its supply chain, production cost, demand from its downstream pharmaceutical industry, availability of its raw materials (including 1,2-ethylene dichloride, potassium hydroxide, etc.), and more. Some of the other prominent factors, such as logistics management, trade and transportation activities, governmental policies, and economic factors, also play a vital role in governing procurement.

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