Alcohols; aromatic and derivatives, other than benzyl alcohol

HS v2022 Code: 290629

About alcohols; aromatic and derivatives, other than benzyl alcohol

HS code 290629 covers a diverse range of aromatic alcohols and their derivatives, excluding benzyl alcohol. These compounds play a crucial role in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and specialty chemicals. The global market for aromatic alcohols is driven by their versatile applications and growing demand from end-use sectors, making this industry an important component of the broader chemical and manufacturing landscape.

Production process

The production of aromatic alcohols and their derivatives typically involves a series of chemical reactions, such as hydrogenation, oxidation, and esterification. These processes are often carried out in specialized chemical plants, utilizing advanced equipment and carefully controlled reaction conditions to ensure product quality and consistency.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 290629 products include aromatic hydrocarbons, such as benzene, toluene, and xylene, as well as various catalysts, solvents, and other auxiliary chemicals. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment, including reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, to facilitate the complex chemical transformations involved in the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The outputs of HS code 290629 include a wide range of aromatic alcohols and their derivatives, such as phenol, cresols, xylenols, and other substituted phenols. These compounds find applications in the production of 290712 Phenols; mono-hydroxy, and their salts used in the 330300 Perfumes and toilet preparations and 290810 Phenols; halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives used in the 290810 Manufacture of pesticides and other chemical products industries.

Revisions to 290629

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 290629. The most recent 1 version of this code (290629) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 290629.

Family tree for alcohols; aromatic and derivatives, other than benzyl alcohol

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2906'>2906: Alcohols; cyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290629'>290629: Alcohols; aromatic and derivatives, other than benzyl alcohol</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290611'>290611: Alcohols; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and derivatives, menthol</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290612'>290612: Alcohols; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and derivatives, cyclohexanol, methylcyclohexanols and dimethylcyclohexanols</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290613'>290613: Alcohols; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and derivatives, sterols and inositols</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290619'>290619: Alcohols; cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and derivatives, n.e.c. in item no. 2906.1</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290621'>290621: Alcohols; aromatic alcohols and derivatives, benzyl alcohol</a>"]

    

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