The report provides a detailed analysis essential for establishing a 2-Propanol production plant. It encompasses all critical aspects necessary for 2-Propanol production, including the cost of 2-Propanol production, 2-Propanol plant cost, 2-Propanol production costs, and the overall 2-Propanol production plant cost. Additionally, the study covers specific expenditures associated with setting up and operating a 2-Propanol production plant. These encompass production processes, raw material requirements, utility requirements, infrastructure needs, machinery and technology requirements, manpower requirements, packaging requirements, transportation requirements, and more.
2-propanol or isopropyl alcohol is an organic compound used in the production of acetone and its derivatives and as a solvent. It is mainly used as a solvent for coatings and other industrial processes. In pharmaceutical applications, it is used to make products like rubbing alcohol, hand sanitizer, and disinfecting pads. In addition, it is found in a wide range of products, such as paint, its thinner and remover, fuels, inks, dyes, cement, and deicers. It is also included in many household products like perfumes etc. Also, in the automotive sector, it is used to help solubilize water in gas-drying fuel additives so it cannot split and freeze.
The market for 2-Propanol is majorly driven by its application as a solvent and disinfectant in the pharmaceutical and personal care sectors, coupled with the global rise in the production of cosmetics, hand sanitizers, and antiseptics. Its function as an important solvent in various industrial applications, such as paints, coatings, inks, and cleaning agents, as well as its effectiveness as a degreaser and cleaning agent, promote its utilization in production processes, which boosts its market expansion.
The rising awareness of hygiene and cleanliness, mainly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has led to increased consumption of cleaning products containing 2-propanol, which fuels its market growth. Additionally, industrial 2-Propanol procurement is further promoted by its usage in automotive applications such as de-icing fluids and fuel system cleaners, along with the growth of the automotive industry, mainly in emerging markets.
Raw Material for 2-Propanol Production
According to the 2-Propanol production plant project report, the key raw materials used in the production of 2-Propanol include acetone; propene.
Production Process of 2-Propanol
The extensive 2-Propanol production cost report consists of the following major industrial production processes:
- Production via hydrogenation of acetone: The production process of 2-Propanol occurs via the hydrogenation of acetone. The process takes place in the liquid phase over a fixed bed reactor, in the presence of catalysts such as Raney nickel to produce Propanol with minute quantities of by-products like diisopropyl ether, methyl isobutyl ketone, and 4-methyl-pentan-2-ol.
- Production by indirect hydration of propylene: The production process of 2-Propanol occurs by indirect hydration of propene in two steps. In the first step, refinery-grade propylene is reacted with H2SO4 to form isopropyl alcohol sulfates. Finally, the sulfates are reacted with H2O (hydrolyzed) to produce isopropanol or Propanol as the final product.
- Production by direct hydration of propylene: The production process of 2-Propanol or isopropyl alcohol occurs with high-quality (or polymer-grade) propene as the starting material. In this process, the production is carried out by direct hydration of gaseous propene with water in the presence of acidic catalysts.
2-Propanol (isopropyl alcohol or isopropanol) is an isomer of propyl alcohol. It is a colorless, flammable liquid that has a strong odor. It is soluble in water and several organic solvents like methanol, ethanol, acetone, and chloroform. It has antibacterial properties. It has the molecular formula C3H8O has a molecular weight of 60.10 g/mol. Its boiling, melting, and flash points are 82ºC, -89.5ºC, and 11.7ºC, respectively. It has a viscosity of 2.038 mPa S at 25ºC, and its vapor pressure is 33 mm Hg at 20°C. Its vapor density is 2.1 (vs. air).
