Picric Acid Production By Nitration Reaction

This report provides an extensive cost evaluation of picric acid production by nitration reaction. The preparation of picric acid begins with the sulfonation of phenol. The chemical reaction between phenol and sulfuric acid results in the production of phenol sulfate as an intermediate. The intermediate is further treated with nitric acid, due to which the phenol-ring undergoes nitration and yields 2,4,6-trinitriphenol or picric acid as its final product.

Top Producers of Picric Acid

• BASF SE
• Anmol Chemicals Group
• Odyssey Organics
• Aadhunik Industries
• Innospec

Feedstock for Picric Acid

Picric acid is an acidic compound prepared by using phenol, sulfuric acid, and nitric acid as its major feedstocks. The procurement of picric acid, or 2,4,6-trinitrophenol, along with its feedstock, is impacted by different aspects that are related to its market dynamics.

Some of the prime factors, including its preparation cost, availability of raw materials (including ammonia, sulfur, benzene, propylene, etc.), market prices, supply chain stability, transportation, logistics, and trade activities, have a prominent role in governing its procurement.

The other factors, such as its demand as an acidic compound in the downstream industries (such as dyestuff, pharmaceutical, and explosives), economic conditions, governmental policies, sustainability, and environmental concerns, etc, majorly influence 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