Phenylmethyl Acrylate
Phenylmethyl acrylate is an aromatic ester of acrylic acid featuring a phenyl group attached to the methyl ester moiety. It falls under HTS 2916.12.10.00 as an aromatic unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid ester with the characteristic double bond from acrylic acid. Used primarily in specialty polymer synthesis and UV-curable coatings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If aliphatic (no aromatic rings)
Aliphatic acrylic esters fall under the non-aromatic subheading within the same acrylic acid ester heading.
If formulated as polymer resin or paint vehicle
Finished polymer solutions or paint vehicles containing these esters are classified in Chapter 32 as paints/polishes.
If imported as formulated mixture with solvents/stabilizers exceeding 10% composition
Complex chemical preparations not chemically defined as single esters move to Chapter 38 mixtures.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed chemical analysis (NMR, GC-MS) confirming aromatic substitution and acrylic unsaturation to verify classification
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and purity certificates; aromatic acrylates often require REACH/ TSCA pre-registration
• Declare exact isomer purity as mixtures may shift to different subheadings; avoid common pitfall of under-declaring stabilizer content
Related Products under HTS 2916.12.10.00
2-Phenoxyethyl Acrylate
2-Phenoxyethyl acrylate contains both phenyl ether and acrylic functionalities, making it ideal for flexible coatings and optical films. Its classification under HTS 2916.12.10.00 reflects the dominant acrylic acid ester structure with aromatic substitution via the phenoxy group. Provides low volatility and good adhesion properties.
2-Phenylpropyl Acrylate
2-Phenylpropyl acrylate features a chiral center and aromatic substitution, used in chiral polymer synthesis and pharmaceutical intermediates. HTS 2916.12.10.00 classification based on acrylic acid ester with aromatic acyclic chain. Racemic mixtures most common commercially.
N-Phenylglycidyl Acrylate
N-Phenylglycidyl acrylate combines acrylic ester, epoxide, and aniline functionalities for advanced crosslinking resins. Aromatic character from phenyl group justifies HTS 2916.12.10.00 classification as primary acrylic acid ester. Used in high-performance composites and electronics.
4-Phenylbutyl Acrylate
4-Phenylbutyl acrylate provides hydrophobic aromatic character for water-resistant coatings and pressure-sensitive adhesives. The extended alkyl chain with terminal phenyl qualifies as aromatic acrylic ester under HTS 2916.12.10.00. Low Tg enables soft, tacky polymers.
Cumyl Acrylate
Cumyl acrylate (1-methyl-1-phenylethyl acrylate) features sterically hindered alpha-methylbenzyl group for specialty impact modifiers. Aromatic substitution pattern clearly fits HTS 2916.12.10.00 as acrylic acid ester. Provides high Tg polymers with good clarity.
Benzyl Acrylate
Benzyl acrylate (C6H5CH2OCOCH=CH2) is a commercially important aromatic ester of acrylic acid used in adhesives, coatings, and reactive diluents for UV-curing systems. Classified under HTS 2916.12.10.00 due to its aromatic benzyl group and unsaturated acrylic acid backbone. The double bond enables free-radical polymerization.