Aldehydes; aldehyde-ethers, aldehyde-phenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function, vanillin (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde)

HS v2017 Code: 291241

About aldehydes; aldehyde-ethers, aldehyde-phenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function, vanillin (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde)

HS code 291241 covers a diverse range of organic compounds known as aldehydes, which are characterized by the presence of a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to a hydrogen atom. These compounds play a crucial role in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, flavors and fragrances, and chemical manufacturing. Aldehydes are valued for their unique properties and versatile applications, making them an essential part of the global chemical industry.

Production process

The production of aldehydes under HS code 291241 typically involves a range of chemical synthesis techniques. One common method is the oxidation of alcohols, where the alcohol is converted to an aldehyde through the removal of hydrogen. Another technique is the reduction of carboxylic acids, where the acid is converted to an aldehyde by the addition of hydrogen. Specialized catalysts and reaction conditions are often employed to control the selectivity and yield of the desired aldehyde products.

Production inputs

The production of aldehydes under HS code 291241 requires a variety of raw materials, including alcohols, carboxylic acids, and other organic compounds. Specialized equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, are also essential for the efficient and high-quality production of these compounds. Energy sources, such as electricity or steam, are necessary to power the various stages of the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The aldehydes produced under HS code 291241 have a wide range of applications and are used as intermediates in the production of other chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. For example, vanillin, a specific aldehyde covered by this code, is a widely used flavoring agent in the food and beverage industry. Other aldehydes may be further processed or combined with other compounds to create a variety of end products, such as 291242 (Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, ketone peroxides (whether or not chemically defined), and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives), 291243 Aldehydes-alcohols, aldehyde-ethers, aldehyde-phenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function, and 291249 Aldehydes, cyclic polymers of aldehydes; paraformaldehyde.

Revisions to 291241

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 291241. The most recent 1 version of this code (291241) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 291241 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for aldehydes; aldehyde-ethers, aldehyde-phenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function, vanillin (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde)

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2912'>2912: Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function; cyclic polymers of aldehydes; paraformaldehyde</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291241'>291241: Aldehydes; aldehyde-ethers, aldehyde-phenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function, vanillin (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291211'>291211: Aldehydes; acyclic, without other oxygen function, methanal (formaldehyde)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291212'>291212: Aldehydes; acyclic, without other oxygen function, ethanal (acetaldehyde)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291219'>291219: Aldehydes; acyclic, without other oxygen function, n.e.c. in item no. 2912.1</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291221'>291221: Aldehydes; cyclic, without other oxygen function, benzaldehyde</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291229'>291229: Aldehydes; cyclic, without other oxygen function, other than benzaldehyde</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291242'>291242: Aldehydes; aldehyde-ethers, aldehyde-phenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function, ethylvanillin (3-ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde)</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291249'>291249: Aldehyde-alcohols, aldehyde-ethers, aldehyde-phenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function; other than vanillin (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) and ethylvanillin (3-ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde)</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291250'>291250: Aldehydes; cyclic polymers of aldehydes</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291260'>291260: Paraformaldehyde</a>"]

    

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