
This report provides the economy of producing Vinegar using a rhodium-catalysed carbonylation process. It is produced via methanol carbonylation using fossil-based CO.
Last Updated: January, 2025
This report provides the economy of producing Vinegar using a rhodium-catalysed carbonylation process. It is produced via methanol carbonylation using fossil-based CO. Initially, recycled rhodium catalyst is treated to recover the rhodium and is then mixed with fresh catalyst, a promoter (methyl iodide) and a stabilizer (iodide salt). The mixture is then dissolved in hot acetic acid under pressurized carbon monoxide. The reactor is fed with the catalyst solution, methanol and carbon monoxide, along with recycle streams. The reaction occurs in the liquid phase, where dissolved carbon monoxide combines with methanol to yield acetic acid.
The project economic analysis provided in the report discusses a Germany-based plant:
Choose What's Right for You
Pay Via
Compare & Choose the Right Report Version for You

Multi-Regional Cost Analyses
Compare plant and operation costs across regions with a consistent layout for standardized benchmarks for global expansion frameworks.
Feasibility Studies
Validate project viability with pre-built technical templates and financial assumptions calibrated to your industry.
Investment Analyses
Prioritise projects with side-by-side capital, return, and risk metrics aligned to your internal investment thresholds.
Techno-Economic Evaluations
Link process engineering data with fullchain economics to understand margins, breakeven points, and sensitivities.
How to Order Your Report?