Resorcinol (1,3-Dihydroxybenzene)
Resorcinol is a white crystalline solid classified as a polyphenol under HTS 2907.21.00.00 due to its chemical structure with two hydroxyl groups attached to a benzene ring at the 1 and 3 positions. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound used primarily in resins, dyes, and pharmaceuticals.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing impurities exceeding 1% or as technical grade
Less pure resorcinol falls under other phenols rather than pure resorcinol and salts.
If dissolved in solvents for transport exceeding safety-only concentrations
Solutions rendered suitable for specific uses move to mixtures of chemicals per Chapter 38.
If chemically modified as sugar ethers or esters
Sugar derivatives of resorcinol classify under heading 2940 for modified carbohydrates.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming 99%+ purity as resorcinol to avoid misclassification as mixtures
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) documenting handling precautions due to skin sensitization risks
• Verify CAS number 108-46-3 on all documentation for customs verification
Related Products under HTS 2907.21.00.00
Resorcinol Sodium Salt
Resorcinol sodium salt is the sodium salt of resorcinol, classified under HTS 2907.21.00.00 as explicitly covered by 'resorcinol and its salts.' This water-soluble compound serves as an intermediate in pharmaceutical manufacturing and adhesive formulations.
Pharmaceutical Grade Resorcinol USP
USP-grade resorcinol meets United States Pharmacopeia standards for medicinal use, classified under HTS 2907.21.00.00 as pure resorcinol. Used topically as an antiseptic and keratolytic agent in dermatological treatments.
Resorcinol for Rubber Vulcanization
Technical resorcinol used as a tackifier and bonding agent in rubber tire manufacturing, classified under HTS 2907.21.00.00. Meets industrial purity standards for crosslinking in synthetic rubber compounds.
Resorcinol with Stabilizer for Transport
Resorcinol containing added stabilizers necessary for preservation during transport, permitted under Chapter 29 note (f) and classified in HTS 2907.21.00.00. The stabilizer prevents oxidation without changing its general use character.
Resorcinol Monomethyl Ether Derivative
Selective mono-methyl ether of resorcinol used in pharmaceutical synthesis, but classified under HTS 2907.21.00.00 only if structurally equivalent to parent resorcinol. Typically derivatives shift to other headings.
Resorcinol for UV Absorber Synthesis
High-purity resorcinol used as intermediate for benzotriazole UV absorbers in plastics, classified under HTS 2907.21.00.00. Meets specifications for polymer additive manufacturing.