Sulfanilic Acid Production Cost Reports

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

Sulfanilic acid is an organic compound that has different chemical properties and the ability to form diazo compounds, making it useful in different industries. It is used as an intermediate in the production of azo dyes utilized in textiles, food coloring, and other applications. It is utilized with other aromatic compounds to synthesize dyes like methyl orange and acid orange.

It works as a precursor for the synthesis of sulfonamide antibiotics. It is transformed into various sulfa drugs by the introduction of different functional groups. It is used in analytical chemistry for the quantitative analysis of nitrate and nitrite ions. It goes through a diazonium coupling reaction to give color intensity that can be measured spectrophotometrically to determine the concentration of these ions. This application is important in environmental monitoring and water quality assessment.

The market of sulfanilic acid is driven by several factors. Its usage in the production of dyes and optical brighteners contributes to its market growth. Its utilization in the synthesis of pesticides and specialized chemical compounds boosts its demand. The growing market for processed and convenience foods, along with the inclination towards improved product aesthetics, contributes to its market expansion.

The demand for agrochemicals like herbicides and fungicides makes it an important intermediate in their production. The demand for dyes in textile production, printing, and other industries further fuels its market. Factors like its availability and cost depend on market competition and the global economy that affects industrial sulfanilic acid procurement. Also, strict regulations by governmental bodies regarding chemical production, environmental protection, and worker safety impact production costs and supply chains.

Raw Material for Sulfanilic Acid Production

According to the Sulfanilic Acid production plant project report, the key raw materials used in the production of Sulfanilic Acid include Aniline-Sulfuric Acid.

Production Process of Sulfanilic Acid

The extensive Sulfanilic Acid production cost report consists of the following major industrial production process:

1. From Aniline and Sulfuric Acid: The production process of sulfanilic acid involves the sulfonation reaction. First, aniline is added to sulfuric acid at a low temperature of 0-5 degree Celsius to form anilinesulfonic acid salt. The mixture is then heated to 170-190 degree Celsius, leading to rearrangement and dehydration. After heating, the mixture is cooled and poured into a large volume of cold distilled water, forming sulfanilic acid crystals. The crude product is filtered and purified to get pure sulfanilic acid.

Sulfanilic acid has a molecular formula C6H7NO3S and a molecular weight of 173.19 g/mol. It appears as a white to grayish-white powder or flat crystals with a faint purple tinge. Its density is around 1.5 g/cm³, and it has a high melting point of around 288 degree Celsius with a boiling point of 500 degree Celsius. It is moderately soluble in water and shows weak acidity with a pKa of 3.23, making it a zwitterion in solution. It is stable under normal conditions but is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and decomposes upon heating above 288 degree Celsius. It reacts with both acids and bases and is used in the synthesis of dyes and sulfa drugs.