Nonyl Phenol Production By Alkylation Process

This report proffers the thorough economics of nonyl phenol production by alkylation reaction. The synthesis of nonyl phenol begins with the chemical reaction of phenol and a mixture of nonene compounds in the presence of an acid catalyst. A mixture of nonene compounds, such as 1-nonene and 2-nonene, is reacted with phenol in the presence of an acidic chemical such as sulfuric acid. The reaction between the chemicals results in the production of nonyl phenol as the end product.

Top Producers of Nonyl Phenol

• BASF
• SABIC
• CMFC
• Huntsman International LLC
• SI Group

Feedstocks for Nonyl Phenol

Nonyl phenol is mainly prepared by using a mixture of nonenes and phenol as its major feedstock. The procurement of nonyl phenol and its feedstocks is determined by various factors. Some of the major factors include its production cost, availability of the raw materials, including propylene, benzene, and cumene etc., market prices, and stability in the supply chain. Moreover, factors including the demand from its downstream industries (including textile, chemical, agrochemical, plastic, and rubber industries), logistics, trade, and governmental policies altogether influence its overall 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