2932.13.00.00 - Furfuryl alcohol and tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol

This HTS category, 2932.13.00.00, specifically covers furfuryl alcohol and tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol. These are heterocyclic organic compounds characterized by a furan ring structure. Furfuryl alcohol is derived from furfural, a renewable resource, and is often used as a precursor in the production of resins, pharmaceuticals, and as a solvent. Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, a hydrogenated derivative, shares similar industrial applications, particularly in formulations where its improved stability and solvent properties are beneficial.

This classification distinguishes itself from its siblings by its focus on specific alcohol derivatives of furan. For instance, while 2932.11.00.00 covers tetrahydrofuran itself, and 2932.12.00.00 is for 2-furaldehyde (furfuraldehyde), this category is exclusively for the alcohol forms. Sucralose, classified under 2932.14.00.00, is a completely different chlorinated disaccharide sweetener, showcasing a distinct functional group and application, further differentiating it from the alcohols in this entry.

As a leaf node, 2932.13.00.00 has no further subcategories. Classification within this code depends on the confirmation of the chemical identity of furfuryl alcohol or tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, typically through laboratory analysis or manufacturer's specifications, ensuring that the compound's structure and chemical properties align with the defined scope of these specific furan derivatives.