4-Isopropylbenzyl Alcohol Production Cost Reports

The report provides a detailed analysis essential for establishing a 4-Isopropylbenzyl Alcohol production plant. It encompasses all critical aspects necessary for 4-Isopropylbenzyl Alcohol production, including the cost of 4-Isopropylbenzyl Alcohol production, 4-Isopropylbenzyl Alcohol plant cost, 4-Isopropylbenzyl Alcohol production costs, and the overall 4-Isopropylbenzyl Alcohol production plant cost. Additionally, the study covers specific expenditures associated with setting up and operating a 4-Isopropylbenzyl Alcohol 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.

4-Isopropylbenzyl Alcohol or Cumyl Alcohol is an organic chemical compound with a wide range of applications across various industrial sectors. It is widely used as a food additive to impart flavor to a wide range of food products. Its aromatic profile, reminiscent of caraway or cumin, makes it suitable for enhancing the taste of various food products. It is also utilized as an ingredient in the formulation of various insect repellents. It also finds its application as an intermediate in the synthesis of other organic compounds, including esters that are further used in the production of certain pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Additionally, the compound is also used as a component in the production of perfumes and scents due to its pleasant odor.  4-Isopropylbenzyl alcohol is often used in bioprocessing and molecular testing applications in laboratory settings.

The demand for 4-Isopropylbenzyl Alcohol is mainly led by its application as a fragrance ingredient in perfumery for its natural and warm-herbaceous-spicy effect. Its utilization as a flavoring agent for enhancing the taste of various food products largely contributes to its demand in the food industry. Its application as a fragrance component in the formulation of a variety of scented products further enhances its demand in the fragrance and cosmetic industries.

Its usage as an active ingredient in the production of mosquito repellent formulations also contributes to its demand in household consumer products. Its involvement as a starting material in production several chemical compounds with further pharmaceutical and agrochemical applications also boosts its demand in the chemical production and pharmaceutical industries. The synthesis of 4-Isopropylbenzyl Alcohol requires specific chemical precursors such as Cuminaldehyde. Changes in the availability and cost of raw materials, including cuminaldehyde directly affect the cost and production of 4-Isopropylbenzyl Alcohol.

Rising demand for certain types of fragrances, flavors, and some specialized pharmaceuticals can further impact the demand and procurement decisions for 4--Isopropylbenzyl Alcohol. Additionally, compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in the production and handling of such chemicals greatly impacts 4-Isopropylbenzyl Alcohol industrial procurement.

Raw Material for 4-Isopropylbenzyl Alcohol Production

According to the 4-Isopropylbenzyl Alcohol production plant project report, the major raw materials for 4-Isopropylbenzyl Alcohol production include Cuminaldehyde-Hydrogen Gas.

Production Process of 4-Isopropylbenzyl Alcohol

The extensive 4-Isopropylbenzyl Alcohol production cost report consists of the following industrial production process:

• Production via Catalytic Hydrogenation: This method of production involves the synthesis of 4-Isopropylbenzyl Alcohol through the process of catalytic hydrogenation. The process is initiated by the catalytic hydrogenation of cuminaldehyde by using Raney nickel as a catalyst in methanol as a solvent. The reaction is carried out in a pressurized autoclave with hydrogen gas under specific conditions of temperature and pressure, which effectively reduces cuminaldehyde to 4-isopropylbenzyl alcohol. Further, the obtained compound undergoes cooling, filtration, and optional distillation for purification to obtain pure 4-Isopropylbenzyl Alcohol as the final product.

4-Isopropylbenzyl alcohol appears as a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid with a molecular weight of 150.22 g/mol. The chemical formula of the compound is C10H14O. The melting point of the compound is 28 degree Celsius, and its boiling point is 248 degree Celsius. It has a density of 0.980 g/mL at 25 degree Celsius. This compound is characterized by its strong cumin-caraway spicy herbal leather odor and warm, almost burning, spicy-oily-woody taste. It is very poorly soluble in water but dissolves well in alcohol and oils. The substance has a flash point above 112 degree Celsius and a refractive index of 1.5175-1.5225 at 20 degree Celsius. The compound has a LogP value of 2.37.