Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoic acid, its salts and esters

HS v2017 Code: 291631

About acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoic acid, its salts and esters

HS code 291631 covers a group of aromatic monocarboxylic acids, including the widely used benzoic acid and its various salts and esters. These compounds play a crucial role in numerous industries, from food preservation to pharmaceutical manufacturing. As a key component in the production of various chemicals and materials, this industry is an integral part of the broader chemical sector, contributing significantly to the global economy.

Production process

The production of the compounds covered under HS code 291631 typically involves the oxidation of toluene or other aromatic hydrocarbons. This process is often carried out using catalysts and controlled reaction conditions to ensure the desired purity and yield of the final products. Purification steps, such as crystallization or distillation, may be employed to further refine the compounds before they are packaged and distributed.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the compounds under HS code 291631 include aromatic hydrocarbons, such as toluene, as well as various oxidizing agents, catalysts, and solvents. Specialized equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and crystallization units, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce with expertise in chemical engineering and process optimization.

Production outputs

The compounds covered under HS code 291631 are widely used as intermediates in the production of various chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. For example, benzoic acid and its salts are commonly used as food preservatives 210320 Food Preparations, while esters of benzoic acid are employed in the manufacture of plasticizers and fragrances 291736 (Esters of other inorganic acids (excluding esters of hydrogen halides) and their salts; and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives). The industry's outputs are essential for the functioning of numerous downstream industries, making it a crucial component of the global supply chain.

Revisions to 291631

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 291631. The most recent 1 version of this code (291631) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 291631 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoic acid, its salts and esters

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2916'>2916: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291631'>291631: Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoic acid, its salts and esters</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291611'>291611: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; acrylic acid and its salts</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291612'>291612: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; esters of acrylic acid</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291613'>291613: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; methacrylic acid and its salts</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291614'>291614: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; esters of methacrylic acid</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291615'>291615: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; oleic, linoleic or linolenic acids, their salts and esters</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291616'>291616: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, binapacryl (ISO)</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291619'>291619: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in item no. 2916.1</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291620'>291620: Acids; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291632'>291632: Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291634'>291634: Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, phenylacetic acid and its salts</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291639'>291639: Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives, other than benzoic acid, its salts and esters, benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride, phenylacetic acid and its salts</a>"]

    

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