Propyl Chloroformate Production By Esterification Reaction

This report entails the detailed cost evaluation of propyl chloroformate production esterification reaction. The preparation of propyl chloroformate is initiated by the chemical reaction between n-propyl alcohol and phosgene. Initially, liquid anhydrous propanol or n-propanol is reacted with excess of dry, chlorine-free gaseous phosgene at low temperature. The reaction results in the formation of an ester i.e., propyl chloroformate or n-propyl chloroformate as the final product.

Top Producers of Propyl Chloroformate

• Jiangsu Suhua Group
• BASF Asia Pacific
• Binhai Hanhong Group
• VanDeMark
• Altivia

Feedstocks for Propyl Chloroformate

Propyl Chloroformate is a chemical compound prepared by using n-propanol and phosgene as its primary feedstock. The procurement of propyl chloroformate and its feedstock is majorly influenced by factors that are associated with its market dynamics. Some of the prime factors include variations in its market prices, manufacturing cost, transportation, and trade, logistics management and supply chain stability, etc.

Additionally, factors such as the availability of its raw materials (including chlorine, propylene, carbon monoxide, etc. used for the production of phosgene and n-propanol), demand from its downstream industries (such as cosmetics, pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and textile industries), global economic conditions, trade, and governmental policies are some of the potential influencers of 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