Methyl Acetyl Ricinoleate Production By Esterification Reaction

This report entails the detailed cost evaluation of Methyl Acetyl Ricinoleate production from esterification reaction. The preparation process begins with the chemical reaction between methanol and ricinoleic acid, which is obtained by hydrolysis of castor oil. The two compounds, i.e., methanol and ricinoleic acid, result in the esterification of methanol and give methyl ricinolate at the end. The product further undergoes acetylation in the presence of acetic acid leading to the production of Methyl Acetyl Ricinoleate as the final product.

Major Producers of Methyl Acetyl Ricinoleate

• acme synthetic chemicals
• Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.

Feedstocks for Methyl Acetyl Ricinoleate

Methyl Acetyl Ricinoleate is a chemical compound that is produced by using methanol, acetic acid, and ricinoleic acid as its major feedstocks. The procurement of Methyl Acetyl Ricinoleate, along with its feedstock, is mainly impacted by factors such as the availability of its raw materials (including crude oil, castor oil, acetaldehyde, etc.), stability in the supply chain, demand from its downstream pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, along with its market prices. Moreover, other factors such as its production cost, logistics, activities in the upstream industries, trading, and transportation, along with the governmental policies altogether, play a vital role in influencing its procurement in the global 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