Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function); salts and esters of tartaric acid

HS v2017 Code: 291813

About acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function); salts and esters of tartaric acid

HS code 291813 covers a range of carboxylic acids with an alcohol function, as well as their salts and esters. These compounds are widely used in various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and chemical manufacturing. They play a crucial role in the production of a diverse array of products, from food additives to specialty chemicals, making them an important part of the global economy.

Production process

The production of the compounds covered under HS code 291813 typically involves chemical synthesis processes. The key steps often include the oxidation of alcohols to form carboxylic acids, followed by the esterification or salt formation reactions to create the desired products. Advanced techniques, such as catalytic processes and controlled reaction conditions, are commonly employed to optimize yield and purity.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the goods under HS code 291813 include various alcohols, such as 290511 methanol, 290512 propan-1-ol, and 290513 butan-1-ol, as well as other raw materials like 291814 tartaric acid. Specialized equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, are also essential for the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The compounds covered under HS code 291813 are used as intermediates in the production of a wide range of products. They are commonly used as food additives, pharmaceutical ingredients, and in the synthesis of other specialty chemicals. Some of the industries that may consume the outputs of this code include 300 Pharmaceutical products, 210 Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants, and 380 Miscellaneous chemical products.

Revisions to 291813

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 291813. The most recent 1 version of this code (291813) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 291813 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function); salts and esters of tartaric acid

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2918'>2918: Acids; carboxylic acid with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291813'>291813: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function); salts and esters of tartaric acid</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291811'>291811: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), lactic acid, its salts and esters</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291812'>291812: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), tartaric acid</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291814'>291814: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), citric acid</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291815'>291815: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), salts and esters of citric acid</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291816'>291816: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), gluconic acid, its salts and esters</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291817'>291817: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), 2,2-Diphenyl-2-hydroxyacetic acid (benzilic acid)</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291818'>291818: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), chlorobenzilate (ISO)</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291819'>291819: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), other than lactic, tartaric, citric, and gluconic acids and their salts and esters</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291821'>291821: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with phenol function but without other oxygen function), salicylic acid and its salts</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291822'>291822: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with phenol function but without other oxygen function), o-acetylsalicylic acid, its salts and esters</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291823'>291823: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with phenol function but without other oxygen function), other esters of salicylic acid and its salts n.e.c. in item no. 2918.2</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291829'>291829: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with phenol function but without other oxygen function), their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives, n.e.c. in item no. 2918.2</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291830'>291830: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function), their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291891'>291891: Acids; carboxylic acids, with additional oxygen function (not alcohol, phenol, aldehyde or ketone) and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; 2,4,5-T (ISO) (2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid), its salts and esters</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291899'>291899: Acids; carboxylic acids, with additional oxygen function (not alcohol, phenol, aldehyde or ketone) and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; other than 2,4,5-T (ISO)</a>"]

    

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