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H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Sourcing 4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol?
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Flavoring agent
Sourcing 4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol?
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4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol, also known as gastrodigenin, is a phenolic compound naturally occurring in the rhizome of Gastrodia elata. It is known for its fruity, almond-like, sweet, and coconut-like aroma and is used as a flavoring agent.
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The international HS code for 4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol (CAS 623-05-2) is 2907.29.
2907.29
2907 29 00
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
4-(hydroxymethyl)phenol
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