Acetone Production from Propylene (Two-Step Process)
This report presents the economics of a two-step process for Acetone production from propylene in the United States. In the process examined, propylene is hydrated in a catalytic reactor, producing isopropanol. Then, isopropanol is dehydrogenated in a fixed bed catalyst reactor to produce Acetone.
Acetone Production from Isopropanol
This feasibility study presents the economics of Acetone production from isopropanol using a liquid phase dehydrogenation process. The economic analysis presented in the study assumes a plant located in the United States.
Acetone Production from Propylene (Single-Step Process)
This report approaches the economics of Acetone production from propylene in the United States. In the process examined, a direct propylene oxidation is carried out in the presence of palladium chloride and copper chloride, yielding Acetone.