The report provides a detailed analysis essential for establishing a Fatty Alcohol C12 production plant. It encompasses all critical aspects necessary for Fatty Alcohol C12 production, including the cost of Fatty Alcohol C12 production, Fatty Alcohol C12 plant cost, Fatty Alcohol C12 production costs, and the overall Fatty Alcohol C12 production plant cost. Additionally, the study covers specific expenditures associated with setting up and operating a Fatty Alcohol C12 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.
Fatty Alcohol C-12 is an alcohol utilized as a raw material to manufacture fragrances, surfactants, rubber, cosmetics, detergents, lube additives, chemical fiber oils, textile auxiliaries, and emulsifiers as a flavoring agent and flotation agent. It can be used to synthesize Monododecyl glyceryl ethers via etherification, ω- and (ω-1)-Hydroxy derivatives via hydroxylation, and Dodecanal via oxidation. In addition, it finds application in the extraction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from water samples through the dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction technique. In the chemical industry, it has been used as a chemical intermediate to produce n-Dodecyl sulfate salts, as well as to produce n-Dodecyl ethoxylates.
The market for Fatty Alcohol C-12 is driven by its applications in various sectors, such as in the personal care sector, cosmetics, and hygiene products, coupled with the increased consumption of soaps, hand sanitizers, and other personal care items. Its incorporation in the formulation of surfactants used in cleaning products, coupled with the rise in demand for eco-friendly and effective cleaning solutions, elevates its market growth. Its utilization in various industrial applications, such as lubricants, plasticizers, and food processing, boosts its market value.
The global shift towards bio-based and renewable resources-driven products, as well as the preference of consumers and manufacturers for sustainable alternatives to petrochemical-derived fatty alcohols, enhance market opportunities for C-12 Fatty Alcohols derived from natural sources. Fluctuations in the cost and availability of raw materials, such as palm oil and ethylene, further impact industrial Fatty Alcohol C-12 procurement.
Raw Material for Fatty Alcohol C12 Production
According to the Fatty Alcohol C12 production plant project report, the key raw materials used in the production of Fatty Alcohol C12 include ethylene; palm oil.
Production Process of Fatty Alcohol C12
The extensive Fatty Alcohol C12 production cost report consists of the following major industrial production processes:
- Production via the Zeigler process: The production process of C12 Fatty Alcohols occurs via the Ziegler process. In this process ethylene is polymerized in the presence of triethylaluminium (TEA) to produce long-chain hydrocarbons, including C12 fatty alcohols, followed by oxidation and hydrolysis to produce Fatty Alcohol C12.
- Production via Oleochemical Process: The production process of Fatty Alcohol C12 production via the oleochemical process. In this process, fatty alcohol is produced using triglycerides obtained from vegetable oils like palm oil which undergo transesterification (in the production process of fatty alcohol C-12) to get an ester. Further, the obtained ester is hydrogenated to form alcohol.
Fatty Alcohol C12 or 1-Dodecanol is a saturated 12-carbon fatty alcohol derived from coconut oil fatty acids. It's a natural product found in Mikania cordifolia, Hypericum hyssopifolium, and other organisms. It is a fatty alcohol which is a dodecane, where a hydroxy group substitutes hydrogen from one of the methyl groups. It functions like a pheromone, a cosmetic, a plant metabolite, an insect attractant, and an insecticide. It has the role of a primary alcohol, a fatty alcohol, and a member of dodecanols. It is a long-chain alkyl alcohol. Fatty Alcohol C12 (CH3(CH2)11OH) looks like an oily liquid or solid with an irritating odor that is flammable and has low toxicity. It is not soluble in water but has solubility in ethanol and ether. It has a molecular weight of 186.33 and a density of 0.833g/mL at 25°C(lit.). Its respective melting, boiling, and flash points are 24 °C, 255~259 °C, and 100 °C.
