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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If non-aromatic analog or different substitution
Only the specific aromatic compound named fits .10; other ketone-phenols with oxygen functions go to .50.
If containing nucleic acid-like heterocyclic rings
Chapter notes exclude certain ring structures from 2932-2934, but derivatives might shift if heteroatoms dominate.
If primarily classified by sulfonic acid function over ketone
Sulfonated derivatives may compete with 2904, but 2914 takes precedence per numerical order rule in Chapter 29.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify commercial name against chemical structure in COA to prevent reclassification
• Label with hazard warnings for sulfonic acids
• Common pitfall: confusing with finished dyes leading to 3204 errors
Related Products under HTS 2914.50.10.00
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.
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.