Alcohols; saturated monohydric, octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof

HS v2017 Code: 290516

About alcohols; saturated monohydric, octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof

HS code 290516 covers the classification of saturated monohydric alcohols, specifically octanol (octyl alcohol) and its isomers. This class of organic compounds plays a crucial role in various industries, including chemical manufacturing, personal care products, and industrial solvents. As a versatile raw material, octanol and its derivatives find applications across a wide range of sectors, contributing to the global economy and meeting the evolving needs of consumers and industries.

Production process

The primary production technique for octanol and its isomers involves the catalytic hydrogenation of fatty acids or their esters. This process typically utilizes high-pressure reactors and specialized catalysts to convert the starting materials into the desired alcohols. Distillation and purification steps are often employed to ensure the final product meets the required purity and quality standards.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the production of HS code 290516 products include fatty acids, esters, and hydrogen gas. Additionally, catalysts, such as transition metal complexes or supported metal catalysts, are essential for the hydrogenation reaction. Specialized equipment, such as high-pressure reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, are also necessary for the efficient and reliable manufacture of octanol and its isomers.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 290516 are octanol (octyl alcohol) and its various isomers. These alcohols find widespread use as intermediates in the production of 290544 Alcohols; unsaturated, monohydric, 290550 Alcohols; cyclic, and 290590 Alcohols; other, which are further processed into a wide range of consumer and industrial products. Additionally, octanol and its derivatives are utilized in the manufacture of 340211 Organic surface-active agents; cationic, 340219 Organic surface-active agents; other, and 340290 Organic surface-active agents; not elsewhere specified or included.

Revisions to 290516

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 290516. The most recent 1 version of this code (290516) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 290516 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for alcohols; saturated monohydric, octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2905'>2905: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290516'>290516: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290511'>290511: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290512'>290512: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290513'>290513: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290514'>290514: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, butanols excluding item no. 2905.13</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290517'>290517: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (stearyl alcohol)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290519'>290519: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.1</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290522'>290522: Alcohols; unsaturated monohydric, acyclic terpene alcohols</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290529'>290529: Alcohols; acyclic, unsaturated monohydric, (other than acyclic terpene alcohols)</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290531'>290531: Alcohols; acyclic, diols; ethylene glycol (ethanediol)</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290532'>290532: Alcohols; acyclic, diols; propylene glycol (propane-1, 2-diol)</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290539'>290539: Alcohols; acyclic, diols, other than ethylene glycol (ethandiol) or propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol)</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290541'>290541: Alcohols; polyhydric, 2-ethyl-2- (hydroxymethyl) propane-1,3-diol (trimethylolpropane)</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290542'>290542: Alcohols; polyhydric, pentaerythritol</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290543'>290543: Alcohols; polyhydric, mannitol</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290544'>290544: Alcohols; polyhydric, d-glucitol (sorbitol)</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290545'>290545: Alcohols; polyhydric, glycerol</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290549'>290549: Alcohols; polyhydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.4</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290551'>290551: Alcohols; acyclic; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof, ethchlorvynol (INN)</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290559'>290559: Alcohols; acyclic; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof, other than ethchlorvynol (INN)</a>"]

    

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