Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, phenylacetic acid and its salts

HS v2017 Code: 291634

About acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, phenylacetic acid and its salts

HS code 291634 covers a group of aromatic monocarboxylic acids, including phenylacetic acid and its salts. These compounds are widely used in the chemical industry, serving as important intermediates and building blocks for the production of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other specialty chemicals. Their versatility and demand make them a crucial part of the global chemical supply chain.

Production process

The primary production method for aromatic monocarboxylic acids like phenylacetic acid involves the oxidation of toluene or other aromatic hydrocarbons. This is typically done using strong oxidizing agents, such as potassium permanganate or chromic acid, under controlled temperature and pH conditions. The resulting acid is then purified and crystallized to obtain the desired product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 291634 products include aromatic hydrocarbons (e.g., toluene), oxidizing agents, solvents, and various reagents for the purification and crystallization processes. Additionally, specialized equipment such as reactors, distillation columns, and centrifuges are necessary for the efficient and large-scale production of these chemicals.

Production outputs

The outputs of HS code 291634 are primarily aromatic monocarboxylic acids, including phenylacetic acid and its salts. These compounds are widely used as intermediates in the production of 294000 Pharmaceutical products, 380810 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, and other specialty chemicals. The outputs of this industry are often consumed by manufacturers under 291700 Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons, 293400 (Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only), and 293500 (Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only) HS codes.

Revisions to 291634

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 291634. The most recent 1 version of this code (291634) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 291634 ( HS v2017).

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

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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/v2017/291634'>291634: Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, phenylacetic acid and its salts</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/v2017/291631'>291631: Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoic acid, its salts and esters</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/291632'>291632: Acids; aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride</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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