Isophytol 95% Technical Grade from Mexico
Isophytol is an acyclic terpene alcohol (3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-ol) used primarily as a key intermediate in vitamin E (tocopherol) synthesis. This technical grade product, at 95% purity, falls under HTS 2905.22.2000 as it matches the chemical definition of isophytol in the acyclic terpene alcohols subheading. It is supplied as a viscous, colorless to pale yellow liquid for industrial chemical applications.
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Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate (≥95%) and provide chemical analysis (GC-MS) to confirm isophytol identity per Chapter 29 note (a)
• Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) documenting it's a pure chemical compound, not a mixture or formulated product
• Avoid misclassification as vitamin E precursor mixtures which may fall under Chapter 30 if pharmaceutical-grade