p-Cresyl Formate
p-Cresyl formate is the formic ester of 4-methylphenol, an alkyl-substituted aromatic compound. HTS 2915.13.10.00 classification as aromatic formic acid ester per chapter definitions. Used in synthetic musk production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If predominantly cresol with minor esterification
Hydroxytoluene (cresols) classified as phenols when ester content insufficient.
If technical grade with formulation additives
Prepared chemical binders/solutions classified as mixtures.
If for analogous acetic acid esters
Ketone/aldehyde-function changes oxygen-function classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• TSCA inventory listing required; provide PMN if new chemical
• Monitor for cresol free base (<2%) to maintain ester classification
• Drum labeling must include GHS pictograms for skin sensitizer hazard
Related Products under HTS 2915.13.10.00
Phenyl Formate
Phenyl formate is an aromatic ester of formic acid where the formate group is esterified with phenol (C6H5OH). It falls under HTS 2915.13.10.00 as an aromatic ester of formic acid, consistent with Chapter 29 notes classifying esters with the acid-function compound occurring last in numerical order. Primarily used as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis.
Benzyl Formate
Benzyl formate (C6H5CH2OCHO) is the formic acid ester of benzyl alcohol, featuring an aromatic benzyl group. Classified under HTS 2915.13.10.00 as an aromatic ester of formic acid per Chapter 29 definitions. Used in perfumery and as a flavoring agent.
4-Nitrophenyl Formate
4-Nitrophenyl formate is a nitrated aromatic ester of formic acid with the nitro group on the phenolic ring. Falls under HTS 2915.13.10.00 as aromatic formic acid ester; nitrated derivatives included per Chapter 29 note 4. Used as reagent in biochemical assays.
2-Naphthyl Formate
2-Naphthyl formate is the formic acid ester of 2-naphthol, a bicyclic aromatic compound. Classified under HTS 2915.13.10.00 as aromatic formic acid ester. Employed in dye synthesis and pharmaceutical intermediates.
Phenethyl Formate
Phenethyl formate (C6H5CH2CH2OCHO) features a benzene ring with ethyl formate chain, qualifying as aromatic formic acid ester under HTS 2915.13.10.00. Utilized in flavor chemistry and polymer plasticizers.
1-Naphthyl Formate
1-Naphthyl formate, ester of 1-naphthol and formic acid, represents bicyclic aromatic formic ester under HTS 2915.13.10.00. Applied in agrochemical synthesis and analytical standards.