Phthalonitrile from United States
Phthalonitrile (1,2-dicyanobenzene) is an aromatic dinitrile compound used primarily in polymer synthesis, particularly for polyphthalocyanines, and as a precursor for metal phthalocyanine dyes and pigments. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound with a nitrile-function group, falling under tariff item 2926.90.00 for other nitrile-function compounds.
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