Alcohols; saturated monohydric, butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)

HS v2022 Code: 290513

About alcohols; saturated monohydric, butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)

HS code 290513 covers the classification of butan-1-ol, also known as n-butyl alcohol. This saturated monohydric alcohol is an important industrial chemical with a wide range of applications across various sectors, including the production of solvents, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. As a key component in many manufacturing processes, butan-1-ol plays a crucial role in the global economy, contributing to the development of diverse industries and products.

Production process

Butan-1-ol is typically produced through the hydrogenation of butyraldehyde, which is derived from the oxo-synthesis of propylene. The process involves the catalytic reduction of butyraldehyde using hydrogen gas, resulting in the formation of the desired butan-1-ol product. Alternatively, butan-1-ol can also be obtained through the fermentation of carbohydrates, such as glucose or sucrose, by certain microorganisms.

Production inputs

The production of butan-1-ol requires several key inputs, including propylene as a raw material, as well as hydrogen gas, catalysts, and various processing equipment such as reactors, distillation columns, and storage tanks. Additionally, the fermentation-based production method may require specific microorganisms, growth media, and fermentation vessels.

Production outputs

Butan-1-ol produced under HS code 290513 is a versatile chemical that finds applications in a wide range of industries. It is used as a solvent in paints, coatings, and adhesives, as well as an intermediate in the production of various chemicals, including 290512 (Alcohols; saturated monohydric, butan-2-ol (secondary butyl alcohol)) and 290511 (Alcohols; saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol)).

Revisions to 290513

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 290513. The most recent 1 version of this code (290513) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 290513.

Family tree for alcohols; saturated monohydric, butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2905'>2905: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290513'>290513: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290511'>290511: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290512'>290512: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290514'>290514: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, butanols excluding item no. 2905.13</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290516'>290516: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290517'>290517: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (stearyl alcohol)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290519'>290519: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.1</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290522'>290522: Alcohols; unsaturated monohydric, acyclic terpene alcohols</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290529'>290529: Alcohols; acyclic, unsaturated monohydric, (other than acyclic terpene alcohols)</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290531'>290531: Alcohols; acyclic, diols; ethylene glycol (ethanediol)</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290532'>290532: Alcohols; acyclic, diols; propylene glycol (propane-1, 2-diol)</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290539'>290539: Alcohols; acyclic, diols, other than ethylene glycol (ethandiol) or propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol)</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290541'>290541: Alcohols; polyhydric, 2-ethyl-2- (hydroxymethyl) propane-1,3-diol (trimethylolpropane)</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290542'>290542: Alcohols; polyhydric, pentaerythritol</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290543'>290543: Alcohols; polyhydric, mannitol</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290544'>290544: Alcohols; polyhydric, d-glucitol (sorbitol)</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290545'>290545: Alcohols; polyhydric, glycerol</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290549'>290549: Alcohols; polyhydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.4</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290551'>290551: Alcohols; acyclic; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof, ethchlorvynol (INN)</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290559'>290559: Alcohols; acyclic; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof, other than ethchlorvynol (INN)</a>"]

    

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