Isopropylideneglycerol (Solketal) from China
Isopropylideneglycerol, also known as solketal, is a protected glycerol ether (acetonide) used as a chiral building block in pharmaceutical synthesis. Its cyclic acetal structure provides protection for the glycerol hydroxyl groups. It is classified under tariff item 2909.49.00 as an 'other' ether-alcohol, given its glycerol ether derivative nature.
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