Synthetic Isophytol from Citral
Isophytol produced via citral condensation and reduction, identical to natural-derived product chemically. Classified under HTS 2905.22.2000 regardless of synthetic origin, as a separate chemically defined compound. ≥97% purity for vitamin E intermediate applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If upstream citral intermediate
Citral (acyclic unsaturated aldehyde) classified earlier in Chapter 29 numerical order.
If used in synthetic coloring production
Terpene derivatives for specific dye use excluded by Chapter 29 note covering Chapter 32.
If other unsaturated terpene alcohol
Non-isophytol terpene alcohols covered by residual 'other' provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide synthetic route documentation confirming isophytol structure (C20H40O)
• GC-MS chromatogram must show isophytol peak >95% with no vitamin E present
• Avoid bulk import with other terpene alcohols risking commingling classification
Related Products under HTS 2905.22.20.00
Isophytol 95% Technical Grade
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.
Isophytol Pharmaceutical Grade USP
High-purity isophytol meeting USP standards for use in pharmaceutical synthesis of alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E). Classified under HTS 2905.22.2000 as a separate chemically defined acyclic terpene alcohol per Chapter 29 note (a). Supplied in drums with ≥98% purity and low impurity profile.
Isophytol Stabilized for Storage
Isophytol with BHT stabilizer added for long-term storage stability, permitted under Chapter 29 note (f). Remains classified as pure isophytol (HTS 2905.22.2000) since stabilizer is solely for preservation. Used in fine chemical manufacturing for tocopherol production.
Isophytol 99%+ HPLC Pure
Ultra-high purity isophytol (>99% by HPLC) for research and high-value pharmaceutical synthesis. Meets HTS 2905.22.2000 as chemically defined acyclic terpene alcohol with E/Z isomer specification. Packaged in glass bottles for laboratory use.