1-Methylnaphthalene
1-Methylnaphthalene (C11H10) is alpha-methylnaphthalene, a naphthalene ring with methyl substitution at position 1. Covered under HTS 2902.90.20.00 as 'methylnaphthalene' for solvent and pesticide synthesis.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ethylnaphthalene or dimethylnaphthalene impurities predominate
Mixed alkylnaphthalenes may fall under residual hydrocarbon provision.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify refractive index 1.614-1.616 to differentiate from 2-methylnaphthalene
• Include GC purity >98% area percent for commercial grades
• Handle as UN 3082 Miscellaneous Liquid, Hazardous for marine transport
Related Products under HTS 2902.90.20.00
Acenaphthene
Acenaphthene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) with the formula C12H10, consisting of naphthalene with an ethylene bridge. It falls under HTS 2902.90.20.00 as a specific cyclic hydrocarbon listed in the tariff description for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
Chrysene
Chrysene (C18H12) is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon composed of four fused benzene rings. Classified under HTS 2902.90.20.00 as an explicitly listed cyclic hydrocarbon used in research and as a chemical intermediate.
p-Cymene
p-Cymene (para-cymene, C10H14) is a monoterpene aromatic hydrocarbon with methyl and isopropyl substituents on benzene. It is explicitly listed under HTS 2902.90.20.00 as a cyclic hydrocarbon used in fragrance and flavor industries.
Fluorene
Fluorene (C13H10) is a tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with a central five-membered ring. It qualifies under HTS 2902.90.20.00 as a named cyclic hydrocarbon used in dye manufacturing and as a fluorescent probe.
Indene
Indene (C9H8) is a bicyclic hydrocarbon with a benzene ring fused to a cyclopentene ring. Listed specifically under HTS 2902.90.20.00 as a cyclic hydrocarbon used in resin and synthetic rubber production.
Mesitylene (1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene)
Mesitylene is 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene (C9H12), a symmetrical trialkylbenzene. It is explicitly named in HTS 2902.90.20.00 as a cyclic hydrocarbon used as a solvent and in resin production.