The report provides a detailed analysis essential for establishing an Iopanoic Acid production plant. It encompasses all critical aspects necessary for Iopanoic Acid production, including the cost of Iopanoic Acid production, Iopanoic Acid plant cost, Iopanoic Acid production costs, and the overall Iopanoic Acid production plant cost. Additionally, the study covers specific expenditures associated with setting up and operating an Iopanoic Acid production plant. These encompass production processes, raw material requirements, utfility requirements, infrastructure needs, machinery and technology requirements, manpower requirements, packaging requirements, transportation requirements, and more.
Iopanoic Acid is an organic chemical compound that is primarily used in the medical field. It serves as an iodine-containing radiocontrast medium that is widely used in cholecystography and cholangiography for diagnosing gallstones and other abnormalities. Additionally, it also finds its application in research studies to manage thyrotoxicosis and assess its effects on thyroid function.
The market for Iopanoic Acid is largely led by its application as a radiocontrast medium used for visualizing the gallbladder and bile ducts, which significantly boosts its demand in the medical industry. Moreover, its utilization as a contrast medium in medical imaging techniques, including cholecystography and cholangiography for diagnosing certain diseases, further enhances its market expansion. Furthermore, several factors influence industrial Iopanoic Acid procurement, such as the availability of raw materials (sodium butyrate, etc.), cost and pricing, compliance with pharmaceutical regulations, quality standards, technological advancements, sustainability practices, distribution (including trading and shipping), logistics, safety standards, etc.
Raw Material for Iopanoic Acid Production
According to the Iopanoic Acid production plant project report, the major raw materials for Iopanoic Acid production include m-Nitrobenzaldehyde-Butyric Anhydride-Sodium Butyrate-Xylene-Iodine Monochloride-Acetic Acid.
Production Process of Iopanoic Acid
The extensive Iopanoic Acid production cost report consists of the following industrial production process:
- Production via Chemical synthesis: This method of production involves multiple steps to synthesize Iopanoic Acid as the product. The process is initiated by heating m-nitrobenzaldehyde, butyric anhydride, and sodium butyrate in xylene at reflux for 12 hours to synthesize m-nitro-alpha-ethylcinnamic acid. Further, the obtained acid is extracted with an aqueous alkali, followed by reduction with hydrogen in the presence of Raney nickel catalyst to give m-amino-alpha-ethylhydrocinnamic acid. Then, the obtained product undergoes iodination with iodine monochloride in an acetic acid solution, which results in the formation of crude iopanoic acid. Further, the obtained crude product is purified through crystallization by using ethyl acetate to synthesize pure iopanoic acid.
Iopanoic Acid is a monocarboxylic acid that is often recognized by the name Iodopanoic acid. The molecular formula of the compound is C11H12I3NO2, and its molar mass is 570.93 g/mol. Moreover, the compound appears as a light brown solid whose solubility in water is 348.3mg/L(37 ºC). The melting point and the boiling point of the compound are 153 °C and 529.1°C. Additionally, the density of the compound is 2.2567gm/cm3, and its dissociation constant value is pka=4.8(at 25). The compound is stored between 2-8°C. The IUPAC name of the compound is 2-(3-amino-2,4,6-triiodobenzyl)butanoic acid.
