Pentolactone
Pentolactone (tetrahydro-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-one) is a six-membered delta-lactone used in flavorings and polymer chemistry, classified HTS 2932.20.50.50.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If formulated as synthetic food flavoring mixture
Flavor preparations exceed Chapter 29 purity requirements.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• FEMA GRAS number declaration for food flavor use
• Methyl group position confirmed by GC-MS analysis
• Avoid bulk flavor mixtures classification under Chapter 33
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Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL)
Gamma-Butyrolactone is a five-membered lactone ring heterocyclic compound with oxygen as the sole hetero-atom, classified under HTS 2932.20.50.50 as 'other lactones.' It is a colorless liquid used as a solvent and intermediate in pharmaceutical and polymer production.
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Lactone
Ascorbic acid contains a five-membered lactone ring with oxygen hetero-atom, falling under HTS 2932.20.50.50 as other lactones. This essential vitamin is used in food supplements, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals for its antioxidant properties.
Phthalide
Phthalide is a bicyclic lactone with a five-membered oxygen-containing heterocyclic ring fused to benzene, classified under 2932.20.50.50. Used as an intermediate in dye and pharmaceutical synthesis.
Butyrolactone Technical Grade
Technical grade gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) with ≥99% purity, a simple five-membered lactone ring compound under HTS 2932.20.50.50. Used in resin production and as a polymer solvent.
Glucono-Delta-Lactone (GDL)
Glucono-delta-lactone is a six-membered lactone ring derived from gluconic acid, classified as other lactones under HTS 2932.20.50.50. Widely used as a slow-release acidulant in food processing.
Pantolactone
Pantolactone, a five-membered lactone used in pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) synthesis, classified under HTS 2932.20.50.50 for other oxygen-heterocycle lactones. Essential intermediate for vitamin production.