Monophenols; phenol (hydroxybenzene) and its salts

HS v2022 Code: 290711

About monophenols; phenol (hydroxybenzene) and its salts

HS code 290711 covers the production and trade of monophenols, specifically phenol (also known as hydroxybenzene) and its salts. Phenol is a widely used organic compound with a wide range of industrial applications, making it a crucial component in the global chemical industry. This code encompasses the manufacturing, distribution, and international trade of this important commodity.

Production process

Phenol is primarily produced through the cumene process, which involves the oxidation of cumene (isopropylbenzene) to form cumene hydroperoxide, followed by the acid-catalyzed cleavage of the hydroperoxide to yield phenol and acetone. Other production methods include the Raschig process, which uses chlorobenzene as the starting material, and the Dow process, which utilizes benzene and propylene as feedstocks.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the production of phenol under HS code 290711 include benzene, propylene, and other petrochemical feedstocks. Additionally, the process requires various catalysts, solvents, and other chemical reagents. Specialized equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, are also essential for the efficient manufacture of phenol and its salts.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 290711 is phenol, which is a versatile chemical used in the production of a wide range of products, including 292700 Phenols; phenol-alcohols, 291500 Acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, and 292100 Amine-function compounds. Phenol and its derivatives are widely used in the manufacture of resins, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and various other industrial and consumer goods.

Revisions to 290711

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 290711. The most recent 1 version of this code (290711) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 290711.

Family tree for monophenols; phenol (hydroxybenzene) and its salts

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2907'>2907: Phenols; monophenols, polyphenols, and phenol-alcohols</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290711'>290711: Monophenols; phenol (hydroxybenzene) and its salts</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290712'>290712: Monophenols; cresols and their salts</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290713'>290713: Monophenols; octylphenol, nonylphenol and their isomers, salts thereof</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290715'>290715: Monophenols; naphthols and their salts</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290719'>290719: Monophenols; n.e.c. in item no. 2907.1</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290721'>290721: Polyphenols; resorcinol and its salts</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290722'>290722: Polyphenols; hydroquinone (quinol) and its salts</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290723'>290723: Polyphenols; 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol A, diphenylolpropane) and its salts</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290729'>290729: Phenol-alcohols and polyphenols n.e.c. in item number 2907.2</a>"]

    

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