CEH: Oxo Chemicals

Aug 2021. The oxo process or hydroformylation of olefins with synthesis gas is the principal route to C₃-C₁₅ aldehydes, which are converted to alcohols, acids, or other derivatives. By far the most important oxo chemical is n-butyraldehyde, followed by C₆-C₁₃ aldehydes for plasticizer alcohols, isobutyraldehyde, propionaldehyde, valeraldehyde, and C₁₂-C₁₈ aldehydes for detergent alcohols. Propylene-derived n-butyraldehyde and isobutyraldehyde account for approximately 77% of the world consumption of oxo chemicals in 2021. High consumption volumes for both of the alcohol derivatives of n-butyraldehyde—n-butanol and 2-ethylhexanol (2-EH)—will continue in the near future, largely owing to increased consumption of both alcohols in acrylate esters, acetate esters, and plasticizers.

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• Publish Date: 2021-08-17
• Chemical Focus: Aromatics and Fibers
• Number of Pages: 140
• Content Type: Report
• Delivery: Email with link to PDF file

Highlights

• Global summary; regional coverage
• Producers with annual capacities and plant sites
• Consumption and five-year forecast by end-use application
• Price and production figures and trends
• Trade imports and exports

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