2902.90.30.10 - Dodecylbenzene

This classification covers dodecylbenzene, a specific alkylbenzene. Dodecylbenzene is an organic compound characterized by a benzene ring substituted with a linear or branched dodecyl (12-carbon) alkyl chain. It is primarily produced through the alkylation of benzene with dodecene or related C12 olefins. Its principal application is as an intermediate in the manufacture of linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS), a key surfactant used in detergents and cleaning products.

Within the "Alkylbenzenes and polyalkylbenzenes" category, dodecylbenzene is distinct. While other alkylbenzenes might have different chain lengths or branching patterns, this code specifically identifies the dodecyl derivative. The sibling category, "2902.90.30.50 Other," would encompass alkylbenzenes and polyalkylbenzenes not meeting the specific criteria of dodecylbenzene or other more precisely defined sub-classifications if they existed.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions. Classification under 2902.90.30.10 is definitive for dodecylbenzene itself, and further breakdown is not provided within this HTS structure. Classification relies on confirming the chemical identity and the presence of the dodecyl group attached to the benzene ring.