Valeric Acid
Valeric acid (pentanoic acid) is a straight-chain saturated monocarboxylic acid used in flavors, fragrances, and as a chemical intermediate. Classified under HTS 2915.29.50.00 as 'other' saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids excluding acetic acid.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported with anticaking stabilizer for preservation
Stabilized forms per Chapter Note (f) classify under 2915.90
If diluted and put up specifically for food flavoring use
Mixtures prepared for retail food use may fall under Chapter 33 per exclusions
If the ethyl ester form (ethyl valerate)
Esters classify with the acid-function compound last in numerical order per Chapter Note
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include GC-MS analysis confirming C5 chain length to distinguish from butyric or caproic acids
• Declare flash point and vapor pressure for proper hazmat classification (UN 3265)
• Verify not mixed with isomers that might push to Chapter 27 hydrocarbons
Related Products under HTS 2915.29.50.00
Isobutyric Acid
Isobutyric acid (2-methylpropanoic acid) is a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid used in organic synthesis, flavor production, and as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals. It falls under HTS 2915.29.50.00 as it is neither acetic acid nor its derivatives, fitting the 'other' category for saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids.
Caproic Acid
Caproic acid (hexanoic acid) is a C6 saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid used in coconut flavorings, pharmaceuticals, and lubricants. It qualifies for HTS 2915.29.50.00 as 'other' in this saturated acid category.
Heptanoic Acid
Heptanoic acid (enanthic acid) is a C7 saturated monocarboxylic acid used in organic synthesis and as a corrosion inhibitor. Falls under HTS 2915.29.50.00 for other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids.
Pelargonic Acid
Pelargonic acid (nonanoic acid) is a C9 saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid used in herbicides, lubricants, and cosmetics. Classified in HTS 2915.29.50.00 as other saturated monocarboxylic acids.
Sodium Valerate
Sodium valerate is the sodium salt of valeric acid, a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid salt used in pharmaceuticals and feed additives. It classifies under HTS 2915.29.50.00 following the parent acid per Chapter Note on salts.
Isovaleric Acid
Isovaleric acid (3-methylbutanoic acid) is a branched-chain saturated monocarboxylic acid with cheesy odor, used in flavors and perfumes. HTS 2915.29.50.00 covers this as 'other' acyclic saturated acid.