5-Benzoyl-4-Hydroxy-2-Methoxybenzenesulfonic Acid
This is a specific aromatic ketone-phenol compound featuring a benzoyl group, hydroxy, methoxy, and sulfonic acid functionalities on a benzene ring. It falls under HTS 2914.50.10.00 as it precisely matches the chemical structure defined for this subheading within Chapter 29 for ketones with other oxygen functions. Primarily used as an intermediate in dye synthesis and pharmaceutical production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If supplied as a salt form like sodium salt
Sulfonic acid salts of ketone-phenols are classified under 2914.70 per Chapter 29 notes on inorganic salts of organic acids.
If further processed into a synthetic dye or pigment
Once converted to coloring matter, it moves out of Chapter 29 to heading 3204 per chapter exclusions for synthetic organic coloring matter.
If imported as a mixture or solution for lab use exceeding Chapter 29 criteria
Complex chemical preparations not purely defined organic compounds fall under 3824 as chemical mixtures.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming purity and structure to avoid misclassification
• Ensure SDS and CAS number (if assigned) match import documentation
• Watch for stabilizer additions that could shift to other 2914 provisions
Related Products under HTS 2914.50.10.00
Alizarin Yellow GG (5-Benzoyl-4-Hydroxy-2-Methoxybenzenesulfonic Acid)
Alizarin Yellow GG is the commercial name for 5-benzoyl-4-hydroxy-2-methoxybenzenesulfonic acid, a yellow dye intermediate. Classified under HTS 2914.50.10.00 due to its exact match as an aromatic ketone with phenol and sulfonic functions. Used in acid dyes for wool and silk textiles.
Quinoline Yellow Intermediate (5-Benzoyl-4-Hydroxy-2-Methoxybenzenesulfonic Acid)
This compound serves as a key building block in synthesizing Quinoline Yellow, a food and textile dye. It qualifies for HTS 2914.50.10.00 as the named aromatic ketone-phenol-sulfonic acid per the tariff schedule. Supplied as a pure chemical for industrial dye manufacturing.
High-Purity 5-Benzoyl-4-Hydroxy-2-Methoxybenzenesulfonic Acid (99%+)
Laboratory-grade, high-purity version of the named compound for R&D in organic synthesis. Fits HTS 2914.50.10.00 as a separate chemically defined aromatic ketone with oxygen functions. Used in pharma intermediate development and analytical standards.
Industrial-Grade 5-Benzoyl-4-Hydroxy-2-Methoxybenzenesulfonic Acid Powder
Bulk powder form for large-scale dye and pigment production, stabilized for transport. Classified precisely under HTS 2914.50.10.00 as the specified compound with allowable anticaking agents per chapter note (f). Essential raw material in azo dye manufacturing.