Benzaldehdye

Introduction

 

Benzaldehyde is used chiefly in the synthesis of other organic compounds, ranging from pharmaceuticals to plastic additives.

It is also used for processing of perfume and flavoring compounds and in the preparation of certain aniline dyes.

 

Salient Technical Features

 

•  The process is by oxidation of toluene using a recyclable commercial catalyst

• •  Product meets the market specifications

•  Value added products from the byproduct Benzoic acid also available

 

Level/Scale of Development

 

CSIR-IICT has developed the process at 2 kg batch capacity.

 

Status of Commercialization

 

The process is ready for demonstration at bench scale, and can be scaled up for pilot/commercial plant of capacity 1 TPD to 100 TPD. Pilot scale studies would be required for the design of commercial plant capacity.

 

Major Raw Materials to be Utilized

 

Toluene, Commercial Catalyst

Specific Raw Material Cost is approx. Rs. 142-150/- per kg

 

Major Plant Equipment and Machinery Required:

 

Pressure reactors, Stirred vessels, crystallization units, distillation columns & storage tanks.

 

Technology Package

 

The scale-up studies and basic design report can be given to the Industry based on the planned capacity of the commercial plant.

 

For further information please contact

 

CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
Uppal Road, Tarnaka,
Hyderabad - 500 007
Phone: +91-40-21791623
E-mail: aau@iict.res.in