Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters

HS v2017 Code: 291560

About acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters

HS code 291560 covers a group of saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, including butanoic acids and pentanoic acids, as well as their salts and esters. These chemicals play a crucial role in various industries, serving as important building blocks for a wide range of products. Their applications span from food and beverage production to the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, plastics, and specialty chemicals, making them an integral part of the global economy.

Production process

The production of the chemicals covered under HS code 291560 typically involves a combination of chemical synthesis and purification processes. The starting materials, which may include various alkanes and alcohols, undergo oxidation reactions to form the desired carboxylic acids. Subsequent steps may involve esterification, salt formation, or other chemical modifications to obtain the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the chemicals under HS code 291560 include various alkanes, alcohols, and other organic compounds, as well as catalysts, solvents, and energy sources. Specialized equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, are also essential for the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The chemicals produced under HS code 291560 are widely used as intermediates and building blocks in the production of a diverse range of products. They find applications in the food and beverage industry, the pharmaceutical industry, the plastics and polymers industry, and the production of various specialty chemicals. Some of the industries that may consume the outputs of this industry include 291410 Carboxylic acids with alcohol function, 291590 Other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their derivatives, and 382490 Chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included.

Revisions to 291560

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 291560. The most recent 1 version of this code (291560) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 291560 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2915'>2915: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291560'>291560: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291511'>291511: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; formic acid</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291512'>291512: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; salts of formic acids</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291513'>291513: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; esters of formic acid</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291521'>291521: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; acetic acid</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291524'>291524: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; acetic anhydride</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291529'>291529: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; acetic acid and its salts n.e.c. in item no. 2915.2</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291531'>291531: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; ethyl acetate</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291532'>291532: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; vinyl acetate</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291533'>291533: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; n-butyl acetate</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291536'>291536: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; dinoseb (ISO) acetate</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291539'>291539: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; esters of acetic acid n.e.c. in item no. 2915.3</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291540'>291540: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; mono-, di- or trichloroacetic acids, their salts and esters</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291550'>291550: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; propionic acid, its salts and esters</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291570'>291570: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291590'>291590: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in heading no. 2915</a>"]

    

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