Ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes

HS v2017 Code: 291440

About ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes

HS code 291440 covers a group of organic compounds known as ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes. These compounds play a vital role in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and specialty chemicals. As versatile intermediates, they serve as building blocks for the synthesis of a wide range of other valuable chemicals, making them an essential part of the global chemical supply chain.

Production process

Ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes are typically produced through a series of chemical reactions, often involving the oxidation of alcohols or the reduction of ketones. The specific production techniques can vary depending on the target compound, but generally involve the use of catalysts, solvents, and carefully controlled reaction conditions to achieve the desired molecular structure and purity.

Production inputs

The production of ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes requires a range of raw materials, including alcohols, ketones, and various reagents and catalysts. Specialized equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, are also essential for the efficient and safe manufacture of these compounds. The availability and cost of these inputs can significantly impact the overall production and supply of ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes.

Production outputs

Ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes are versatile intermediates that find applications in the production of a wide range of other chemicals. They can be used as precursors for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and other specialty chemicals. Some of the downstream industries that may consume the outputs of HS code 291440 include 300000 Pharmaceutical products, 330000 Perfumes and cosmetics, and 380000 Miscellaneous chemical products.

Revisions to 291440

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 291440. The most recent 1 version of this code (291440) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 291440 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions

Family tree for ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2914'>2914: Ketones and quinones; whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrostated derivatives</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291440'>291440: Ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291411'>291411: Ketones; acyclic, without other oxygen function, acetone</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291412'>291412: Ketones; acyclic, without other oxygen function, butanone (methyl ethyl ketone)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291413'>291413: Ketones; acyclic, without other oxygen function, 4-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291419'>291419: Ketones; acyclic, without other oxygen function, n.e.c. in item no. 2914.1</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291422'>291422: Ketones; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic, without other oxygen function, cyclohexanone and methylcyclohexanones</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291423'>291423: Ketones; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic, without other oxygen function, ionones and methylionones</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291429'>291429: Ketones; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic, without other oxygen function, other than cyclohexanone, methylcyclohexanones, ionones, and methylionones</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291431'>291431: Ketones; aromatic, (without other oxygen function), phenylacetone (phenylpropan-2-one)</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291439'>291439: Ketones; aromatic, (without other oxygen function), excluding phenylacetone (phenylpropan-2-one)</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291450'>291450: Ketone-phenols and ketones with other oxygen function</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291461'>291461: Quinones; anthraquinone</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291462'>291462: Quinones; coenzyme Q10 (ubidecarenone (INN))</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291469'>291469: Quinones; other than anthraquinone and coenzyme Q10 (ubidecarenone (INN))</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291471'>291471: Ketones and quinones; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; chlordecone (ISO)</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291479'>291479: Ketones and quinones; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other than chlordecone (ISO)</a>"]

    

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