This chart shows Cyclohexane price assessments in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 4 locations, as follows:
- Cyclohexane, MDE (Middle East): Cyclohexane, export contract price (formula), fob, Saudi Arabia
- Cyclohexane, CN (China): Cyclohexane, domestic spot price, exw, China
- Cyclohexane, US (United States): Cyclohexane, export contract price (formula), fob, United States
- Cyclohexane, EUR (Europe): Cyclohexane, export contract price (formula), fob, Northwest Europe
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Cyclohexane Price Outlook
Cyclohexane Price Outlook. The price of Cyclohexane (United States) decreased during June 2020 to 555 USD per metric ton, which represents a decline of 5% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the prices of Cyclohexane (United States) decreased significantly by 32%. Meanwhile, the average price of Cyclohexane (China) amounted to 545 USD per metric ton, from 707 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the price of Cyclohexane (China) is 3% lower than the price one month before.
The price of Cyclohexane (Middle East) rose throughout June 2020, reaching 788 USD per metric ton. The price is 5% higher than the average price in the previous month and 5% lower than the average price one year before. In contrast, the prices of Cyclohexane (Europe) increased significantly during June 2020, reaching 620 USD per metric ton, which means a rise of 20% from the previous month’s price and a decline of 37% from the previous year’s price.
About Cyclohexane
About Cyclohexane. Cyclohexane is a relatively stable cycloalkane, present in crude oils in concentrations of 0.1–1.0%. On a commercial scale, Cyclohexane production is almost entirely based on the catalytic hydrogenation of benzene, which can be conducted in the liquid phase or in the vapor phase in the presence of hydrogen. Nickel, platinum, or palladium have been used as catalyst in such Cyclohexane processes. Since 1980, Cyclohexane consumption had been around 2–3 % per year, because its growth is limited by the nylon market, and it may be better that new investments are made in Asia and in the Middle East.
Cyclohexane is a colorless, flammable liquid, comprised of a ring of six carbon atoms and has a gasoline-like odor. Cyclohexane is soluble in ether, alcohol, chlorinated/aromatic solvents and insoluble in water. To a lesser extent, this cycloparaffin is produced from the naphtha fraction from crude oil, by superfractionation.
Cyclohexane Handling. Cyclohexane must be stored in cool, dry, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight, away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Explosion-proof ventilating equipment is recommended. Cyclohexane should not be stored near oxidizing agents or acidic material. Carbon steel, stainless steel, glass, Teflon and Viton can be used as packaging materials. Polypropylene tanks or containers should be avoided. It is transported by barge, pipeline and rail for long distances, and by truck for short distances.
Cyclohexane Production. Cyclohexane has been primarily manufactured from hydrogenation of benzene, which can be carried out in both liquid and gaseous phases, in the presence of different metal-based catalysts. This chemical may also be obtained from naphtha fractionation, or by isomerization of methylcyclopentane. Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Cyclohexane are listed below.
- Benzene + hydrogen (hydrogenation),
- Naphtha (fractionation),
- Methylcyclopentane (isomerization/fractionation)
Cyclohexane Uses. The uses and applications of Cyclohexane may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Cyclohexane are 85 wt% minimum purity; 98 wt% minimum purity; and 99.9 wt% minimum purity.