Isobutylene Research Grade
Ultra-high purity isobutylene (>99.99%) for laboratory and pharmaceutical synthesis, classified under HTS 2901.23.00.00 as a butene isomer.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If converted to tert-butanol
Alcohol derivatives classified under alcohol headings.
If used in heterocyclic synthesis
Reaction products become heterocyclic compounds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include lot-specific purity certificates from accredited labs
• Small cylinder shipments require special academic/research import permits
• Distinguish from fuel-grade isobutylene to avoid Chapter 27/38 classifications
Related Products under HTS 2901.23.00.00
1-Butene (But-1-ene)
1-Butene is a colorless, flammable acyclic unsaturated hydrocarbon with the formula CH2=CH-CH2-CH3, classified under HTS 2901.23.00.00 as a pure isomer of butene. It serves as a key monomer in producing linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) and other polymers.
cis-2-Butene
cis-2-Butene is the cis isomer of 2-butene, an acyclic alkene with formula CH3-CH=CH-CH3, falling under HTS 2901.23.00.00 for butene isomers. It is used in organic synthesis and as a research chemical.
trans-2-Butene
trans-2-Butene, the trans stereoisomer of 2-butene (CH3-CH=CH-CH3), is a separate chemically defined compound under HTS 2901.23.00.00. Commonly used in petrochemical research and isomerization studies.
Isobutene (2-Methylpropene)
Isobutene, or 2-methylpropene (CH2=C(CH3)2), is a branched butene isomer classified under HTS 2901.23.00.00 as an acyclic unsaturated hydrocarbon. Primary use is in manufacturing methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) and polyisobutylene.
1,3-Butadiene (refined isomer)
While primarily under 2901.24, highly purified 1,3-butadiene can be considered a butene-related diene isomer under HTS 2901.23.00.00 when specified as such. Used exclusively for synthetic rubber (SBR) production.
2-Butene Industrial Grade
Industrial 2-butene (mixed cis/trans isomers) is a chemically defined butene mixture under HTS 2901.23.00.00, used in solvent production and alkylation processes.