Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; esters of methacrylic acid

HS v2017 Code: 291614

About acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; esters of methacrylic acid

HS code 291614 covers a range of unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their esters, which are essential building blocks for various chemical products and processes. These compounds play a crucial role in the production of polymers, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals, making them an integral part of the broader chemical industry. Their versatility and wide-ranging applications contribute significantly to the global economy.

Production process

The production of the compounds covered under HS code 291614 typically involves a multi-step process. The starting point is often the oxidation of unsaturated hydrocarbons, such as propylene or isobutylene, to obtain the desired unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids. These acids are then further processed, often through esterification reactions, to produce the esters of methacrylic acid and other related compounds.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the goods under HS code 291614 include unsaturated hydrocarbons, such as propylene and isobutylene, as well as various chemical reagents and catalysts necessary for the oxidation and esterification processes. Additionally, specialized production equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, are essential for the efficient and high-quality manufacturing of these chemicals.

Production outputs

The outputs of the industry covered by HS code 291614 include a range of unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their esters, such as methacrylic acid and its esters. These compounds are widely used as monomers in the production of 390610 Polymers of acrylic acid, 390690 Other acrylic polymers, and various other specialty chemicals. The outputs of this industry are also consumed by the 300 Pharmaceutical, 380 Chemical, and 382 Miscellaneous chemical industries.

Revisions to 291614

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 291614. The most recent 1 version of this code (291614) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 291614 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; esters of methacrylic acid

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2916'>2916: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291614'>291614: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; esters of methacrylic acid</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291611'>291611: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; acrylic acid and its salts</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291612'>291612: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; esters of acrylic acid</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291613'>291613: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; methacrylic acid and its salts</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291615'>291615: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; oleic, linoleic or linolenic acids, their salts and esters</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291616'>291616: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, binapacryl (ISO)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291619'>291619: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in item no. 2916.1</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291620'>291620: Acids; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291631'>291631: Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoic acid, its salts and esters</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291632'>291632: Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291634'>291634: Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, phenylacetic acid and its salts</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291639'>291639: Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives, other than benzoic acid, its salts and esters, benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride, phenylacetic acid and its salts</a>"]

    

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