Chemistry, process technology and production economics for acetic acid is presented. Process technologies include: conventional methanol carbonylation, Celanese AO, BP Cativa, Chiyoda Acetica, Showa Denko direct ethylene oxidation, Sabic ethane oxidation

The various approaches to curtailing coke formation in ethylene steam cracker furnace tubes are assessed. In addition, an economic comparison of the various methods is presented. Regional supply/demand outlook out to 2010 is also given

The chemistry, process technology and production economics for butyraldehyde, n-butanol, 2-ethylhexanol, isononanol, isodecanol, and 2-propylheptanol are presented. In addition, a market forecast for n-butanol and 2-EH out to 2010 is also provided.

The chemistry, process technology, and production technology of PTA and DMT are presented. Emphasis is given to a comparison of conventional PTA economics to a developing route based on DMT hydrolysis. Supply/demand forecast out to 2010 is also provided