Should I use the ID or the full path in my feed?

Both are accepted by Google, but the numeric ID 6975 is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.

What happens if I leave the google_product_category attribute blank?

Google will attempt to assign a category automatically. However, this often leads to inaccuracies that can negatively impact the visibility of specialized biochemical products.

Does this category require specific attributes like size or color?

No. These requirements typically apply to apparel items. For biochemicals, focus on providing accurate product titles and valid category IDs to ensure correct indexing.

Google product category

Biochemicals

Category ID6975

Full path for the feedBusiness & Industrial > Science & Laboratory > Biochemicals

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Cole-Parmer Reagents Sodium Thiosulfate
Home Science Tools Biuret Reagent
Sigma-Aldrich Jones reagent
Melzer's Reagent
Nesslers reagent ChemWorld Reagents
Schiff's Reagent
RNA Fragmentation Reagent Kit
Invitrogen alamarBlue Standard Cell Viability Reagent
PRImeZOL Reagent
Oxidase Reagent
Modified Griess Reagent
Crystal Screen Cryo reagent

Biochemicals Category Overview

The Biochemicals category, identified by ID 6975, falls under Business & Industrial > Science & Laboratory. It is designed for merchants selling specialized chemical substances used in scientific research, biological analysis, and laboratory testing.

What Belongs in This Category

This category is intended for substances that facilitate chemical or biological reactions in controlled settings. Based on examples from the US market, this includes:

Standard laboratory reagents for testing and analysis.
Specialized buffers and cell viability agents.
Molecular biology kits for fragmentation or RNA processing.
Chemical solutions used for staining, staining reagents, and oxidase testing.
Customized chemical mixtures for diagnostic screening.

What Belongs Elsewhere

Items should not be placed here if they fall into neighbouring categories within the Science & Laboratory parent group. Products belonging to other categories include:

General Laboratory Chemicals that are not categorized as specific biochemicals.
Durable Laboratory Equipment and various Laboratory Supplies.
Sets for Dissection Kits or preserved Laboratory Specimens.

Always verify if your item is a general utility tool or a specimen, as these have dedicated homes in the taxonomy. Ensure your product_type attribute is used for internal classification, as it does not replace the mandatory google_product_category structure.

Feed Implementation

Use the numeric ID 6975 or the full path "Business & Industrial > Science & Laboratory > Biochemicals" in your feed. While this attribute is optional, explicit categorization prevents Google from misclassifying your specialized chemical inventory.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the ID or the full path in my feed?: Both are accepted by Google, but the numeric ID 6975 is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.
What happens if I leave the google_product_category attribute blank?: Google will attempt to assign a category automatically. However, this often leads to inaccuracies that can negatively impact the visibility of specialized biochemical products.
Does this category require specific attributes like size or color?: No. These requirements typically apply to apparel items. For biochemicals, focus on providing accurate product titles and valid category IDs to ensure correct indexing.

This category in other languages

ru: Бизнес и промышленность > Лабораторное и научное оборудование > Биохимические реагенты
uk: Бізнес та промисловість > Лабораторне та наукове обладнання > Біохімічні реагенти