Benzoic acid (made by oxidation of toluene)
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Process description: The oxidation of toluene produces the main product benzoic acid. For this purpose, the process consumes caustic soda (50%), toluene, and hydrochloric acid. Utilities consumed comprise cooling water, thermal energy, electricity, unspecific inorganic chemical, cement, and disposal of cement. Additionally, the process produces steam as a utility by-product. The multifunctionality problem for the utility by-product is solved by system expansion via the avoided burden approach. Dataset type is technology-specific (extension layer). Allocation type is no allocation needed in this unit process. In case of energy co-production, allocation via avoided burden is applied for the co-produced energy. CAS RN is 65-85-0. All datasets are based on the attributional LCA approach and the methodology defined in the cm.chemicals methodology document.
| Property | Value |
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| Name | Benzoic acid (made by oxidation of toluene) |
| Sector | Materials and Manufacturing |
| Category | Chemical Products |
| Source | Carbon Minds |
| Source Dataset | cm.chemicals V2.02 |
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Unit Type | |
| Year | 2023 |
| Year Released | 2025 |
| Emission Factor |
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| Scopes | 3.1 |
LCA Activity | cradle_to_gate |
Supported CO2e Calculation Method | AR6 |
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