Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO · 58.08 g/mol

(CH₃)₂CO

Universal solvent and precursor to PMMA and bisphenol A

Molecular Weight

58.08 g/mol

State

Liquid

Catalyst

Copper/Zinc or supported

Reactor

Fixed bed multitubular

Acetone molecular structure — 2D structure

Olefinverbund Integration

Inputs

Isopropanol, Cumene

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Product

Acetone

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Outputs

Methyl Methacrylate, Bisphenol A, Solvent

Chemistry & Engineering

Reaction	`Direct Dehydrogenation of IPA or Cumene Oxidation byproduct`
Thermodynamics	Dehydrogenation is endothermic
Catalyst	Copper/Zinc or supported Platinum
Reactor class	Fixed bed multitubular
Note	Universal solvent and cleaning agent.

Applications

Solvent for plastics and fibers
Methyl methacrylate (MMA) production
Bisphenol A synthesis
Nail polish remover and cleaning agent

Extraterrestrial Production Pattern

Dehydrogenation of isopropanol over ZnO/Cu catalyst at 400-500°C
Alternative: Cumene process co-product with phenol
Direct fermentation routes possible
Distillation for purification

Reaction Diagram

C6H5CH(CH3)2 + O2 -> C6H5OH + CH3COCH3

Unit Operations

Process steps following chemical engineering unit operation principles

#	Operation	Description
1	Cumene Oxidation	Air oxidation at 80-130°C to form cumene hydroperoxide
2	CHP Concentration	Concentrate hydroperoxide to 80%
3	Acid Cleavage	H₂SO₄ catalyzed decomposition at 60-80°C
4	Neutralization	Neutralize acid catalyst
5	Acetone Distillation	Distill to separate acetone from phenol
6	Product Finishing	Final purification to >99.5%

S88 Batch Control Model

ISA-88 BatchML schema — simplified for educational purposes

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!-- ISA-88 Batch Control Model for Acetone -->
<!-- Educational schema - simplified for demonstration -->
<BatchML xmlns="http://www.wbf.org/xml/B2MML-V0600">
  
  <ProcessCell ID="ACETONE_CUMENE_CELL">
    <Description>Process cell for Acetone production</Description>
    
    <Unit ID="ACETONE_CUMENE">
      <Description>Main synthesis unit</Description>
      
      <!-- Equipment Modules -->
      <EquipmentModule ID="OXIDIZER">
        <Description>Oxidizer</Description>
      </EquipmentModule>
      <EquipmentModule ID="CONCENTRATOR">
        <Description>Concentrator</Description>
      </EquipmentModule>
      <EquipmentModule ID="CLEAVAGE_REACTOR">
        <Description>Cleavage Reactor</Description>
      </EquipmentModule>
      <EquipmentModule ID="NEUTRALIZER">
        <Description>Neutralizer</Description>
      </EquipmentModule>
      <EquipmentModule ID="COLUMN">
        <Description>Column</Description>
      </EquipmentModule>
      <EquipmentModule ID="PRODUCT_TANK">
        <Description>Product Tank</Description>
      </EquipmentModule>
    </Unit>
  </ProcessCell>
  
  <MasterRecipe ID="ACETONE_CUMENE_RECIPE">
    <Description>Master recipe for Acetone</Description>
    <ProductID>ACETONE</ProductID>
    
    <UnitProcedure ID="ACETONE_CUMENE_UP">
      <Description>Unit procedure for synthesis</Description>
      
      <Operation ID="OP_01">
        <Description>Operation 1</Description>
        <Phase ID="OXIDIZE">
          <Description>Oxidize phase</Description>
          <PhaseLogic>
            <Step ID="STEP_1"><Action>Initialize</Action></Step>
            <Step ID="STEP_2"><Action>Execute</Action></Step>
            <Step ID="STEP_3"><Action>Complete</Action></Step>
          </PhaseLogic>
        </Phase>
      </Operation>
      
      <Operation ID="OP_02">
        <Description>Operation 2</Description>
        <Phase ID="CONCENTRATE">
          <Description>Concentrate phase</Description>
          <PhaseLogic>
            <Step ID="STEP_1"><Action>Initialize</Action></Step>
            <Step ID="STEP_2"><Action>Execute</Action></Step>
            <Step ID="STEP_3"><Action>Complete</Action></Step>
          </PhaseLogic>
        </Phase>
      </Operation>
      
      <Operation ID="OP_03">
        <Description>Operation 3</Description>
        <Phase ID="CLEAVE">
          <Description>Cleave phase</Description>
          <PhaseLogic>
            <Step ID="STEP_1"><Action>Initialize</Action></Step>
            <Step ID="STEP_2"><Action>Execute</Action></Step>
            <Step ID="STEP_3"><Action>Complete</Action></Step>
          </PhaseLogic>
        </Phase>
      </Operation>
      
      <Operation ID="OP_04">
        <Description>Operation 4</Description>
        <Phase ID="NEUTRALIZE">
          <Description>Neutralize phase</Description>
          <PhaseLogic>
            <Step ID="STEP_1"><Action>Initialize</Action></Step>
            <Step ID="STEP_2"><Action>Execute</Action></Step>
            <Step ID="STEP_3"><Action>Complete</Action></Step>
          </PhaseLogic>
        </Phase>
      </Operation>
      
      <Operation ID="OP_05">
        <Description>Operation 5</Description>
        <Phase ID="DISTILL">
          <Description>Distill phase</Description>
          <PhaseLogic>
            <Step ID="STEP_1"><Action>Initialize</Action></Step>
            <Step ID="STEP_2"><Action>Execute</Action></Step>
            <Step ID="STEP_3"><Action>Complete</Action></Step>
          </PhaseLogic>
        </Phase>
      </Operation>
      
      <Operation ID="OP_06">
        <Description>Operation 6</Description>
        <Phase ID="FINISH">
          <Description>Finish phase</Description>
          <PhaseLogic>
            <Step ID="STEP_1"><Action>Initialize</Action></Step>
            <Step ID="STEP_2"><Action>Execute</Action></Step>
            <Step ID="STEP_3"><Action>Complete</Action></Step>
          </PhaseLogic>
        </Phase>
      </Operation>
    </UnitProcedure>
  </MasterRecipe>
  
</BatchML>

Process CellPhysical grouping of all production equipment

UnitMajor equipment performing the synthesis

Equipment ModulesIndividual devices: reactors, columns, absorbers

PhasesLowest control level: REACT, SEPARATE, PURIFY

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