n-Pentanol (1-Pentanol)
n-Pentanol, also known as 1-pentanol, is a saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol with the formula C5H11OH, classified under HTS 2905.19.10.00 as a pentanol isomer. It is a colorless liquid used as a solvent in paints, coatings, and pharmaceutical synthesis.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with other alcohols or containing impurities >5%
Mixtures of acyclic alcohols fall under 'Other' rather than pure pentanol isomers.
If when imported as formulated solvent mixture for specific industrial use
Prepared chemical mixtures for specific purposes are classified in Chapter 38.
If derived primarily from petroleum distillation and imported as fuel component
Petroleum-derived alcohols may classify under Chapter 27 if meeting fuel specifications.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming purity >95% as pentanol isomer to avoid misclassification
• Ensure proper UN 1105 hazardous material labeling and shipping papers for flammable liquid
• Verify no added denaturants that could shift to heading 2905.19.90 or Chapter 38 mixtures
Related Products under HTS 2905.19.10.00
Isoamyl Alcohol (3-Methyl-1-Butanol)
Isoamyl alcohol, chemically 3-methyl-1-butanol, is a branched pentanol isomer covered by HTS 2905.19.10.00 for saturated monohydric acyclic alcohols. Widely used in flavorings, perfumes, and as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
2-Methyl-1-Butanol
2-Methyl-1-butanol is a primary pentanol isomer, a clear flammable liquid classified under HTS 2905.19.10.00 as a saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol. Used in synthetic resins, lacquers, and as a flavoring agent.
3-Methyl-2-Butanol (sec-Isoamyl Alcohol)
3-Methyl-2-butanol, a secondary pentanol isomer, falls under HTS 2905.19.10.00 for saturated monohydric acyclic alcohols. Employed as a coupling agent in industrial cleaners and fuel additives.
2,2-Dimethyl-1-Propanol (Neopentyl Alcohol)
Neopentyl alcohol (2,2-dimethyl-1-propanol) is a sterically hindered primary pentanol isomer classified in HTS 2905.19.10.00. Used in specialty polymer synthesis and pharmaceutical intermediates.
tert-Amyl Alcohol (2-Methyl-2-Butanol)
tert-Amyl alcohol, or 2-methyl-2-butanol, is a tertiary pentanol isomer under HTS 2905.19.10.00 for saturated monohydric acyclic alcohols. Common gasoline oxygenate and chemical intermediate.
Pentanol Technical Grade 99%
Technical grade n-pentanol (99% purity) qualifies under HTS 2905.19.10.00 as it meets the chapter note for separate chemically defined organic compounds with minor impurities. Used in industrial solvent formulations.