Monophenols; cresols and their salts

HS v2022 Code: 290712

About monophenols; cresols and their salts

HS code 290712 covers monophenols, cresols, and their salts. These organic compounds are widely used in the production of various industrial and consumer products. They serve as important intermediates in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, dyes, and other specialty chemicals. The monophenols and cresols industry plays a crucial role in the broader chemical industry, contributing to the development of diverse end-use applications across multiple sectors.

Production process

The primary production technique for monophenols and cresols involves the catalytic oxidation of toluene or other aromatic hydrocarbons. This process typically utilizes metal catalysts and controlled reaction conditions to selectively convert the feedstock into the desired phenolic compounds. Subsequent purification steps, such as distillation or crystallization, are often employed to obtain the final high-purity products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of monophenols and cresols include aromatic hydrocarbon feedstocks, such as toluene, as well as various catalysts, solvents, and energy sources. Specialized equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, are also essential for the manufacturing process. The industry relies on a robust supply chain of raw materials and advanced processing technologies to ensure efficient and cost-effective production.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 290712 are the monophenols and cresols themselves, which find applications in the production of 290720 Phenols; phenol-alcohols, 290810 Derivatives containing only halogen substituents and their salts, 290899 Other halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols, and various other downstream chemical products. These versatile compounds are crucial building blocks for the synthesis of a wide range of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, dyes, and other specialty chemicals.

Revisions to 290712

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 290712. The most recent 1 version of this code (290712) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 290712.

Family tree for monophenols; cresols and their 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/v2022/290712'>290712: Monophenols; cresols and their salts</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290711'>290711: Monophenols; phenol (hydroxybenzene) and its 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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