Cumene Process Benzene
High purity benzene for cumene (isopropylbenzene) production via Friedel-Crafts alkylation, precursor to phenol/acetone. Cyclic hydrocarbon 2902.20.00.00 classification.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sufficient cumene pre-formed
Presence of cumene above threshold classifies under cumene heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• ,Refractive index verification (1.5010 ± 0.0005) confirms purity
• Alkylation catalyst compatibility certificate often required
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Industrial Grade Benzene
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Nitration Grade Benzene
High-purity benzene (>99.99%) specifically for nitrobenzene production via nitration process. Aromatic cyclic hydrocarbon essential for explosives, dyes, and pharmaceuticals. HTS 2902.20.00.00 as pure chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 note (a).
Polymerization Grade Benzene
Ultra-high purity benzene for polystyrene and cumene production via catalytic polymerization. Cyclic hydrocarbon meeting stringent non-staining requirements for plastics manufacturing. Classified HTS 2902.20.00.00 as separate chemically defined organic compound.
Thiophene-Free Benzene
Purified benzene with thiophene content <0.2 ppm, essential for pharmaceutical intermediate production. Colorless flammable liquid cyclic hydrocarbon. HTS 2902.20.00.00 per Chapter 29 chemically defined compounds exclusion of mixtures.
Anhydrous Benzene
Water-free (<20 ppm H2O) benzene for moisture-sensitive Grignard reactions and organometallic synthesis. Pure cyclic hydrocarbon solvent. Classified under 2902.20.00.00 as chemically defined compound without excluded water content.
ACS Reagent Benzene
American Chemical Society specification benzene meeting rigorous purity standards for laboratory analysis. Contains specific impurities limits per ACS monograph. HTS 2902.20.00.00 as pure cyclic hydrocarbon despite lab-grade designation.