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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing impurities exceeding Chapter 29 purity standards
Mixtures of formic acid esters with impurities fall under 'other' saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid esters.
If imported as formulated solution for specific industrial application
Solutions beyond safety/transport purposes classified as chemical preparations rather than pure compounds.
If misidentified as simple phenol derivative without formic functionality
Phenolic compounds lacking carboxylic ester group classified under industrial monophenols.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed chemical analysis (NMR, GC-MS) confirming aromatic structure and formic acid ester functionality to avoid reclassification
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and CAS number (122-66-7 equivalent) for pure chemical import documentation
• Verify purity >98% as impurities may trigger classification under mixtures (Chapter 38) if exceeding note thresholds
Related Products under HTS 2915.13.10.00
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.
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.
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.