Pharma Intermediate Hexylene Glycol
Hexylene glycol used as reaction intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, classified under HTS 2905.39.60.00 as pure acyclic diol. Meets all Chapter 29 chemical definition criteria.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used primarily as hormone intermediate per 2937 note
Hormone intermediates take precedence regardless of chemical structure.
If pre-formulated pharmaceutical bulk active with excipients
Pharmaceutical bulk forms containing multiple components classified in Chapter 30.
If diagnostic reagent grade with biological components
Diagnostic reagents containing organic chemicals classified in 3822.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include end-use statement if importing under pharmaceutical provisions; still chemical classification
• DEA documentation if final pharma product controlled; bulk chemical itself not scheduled
• Maintain CoA showing absence of heavy metals for pharma intermediate qualification
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Hexylene Glycol (2-Methyl-2,4-Pentanediol)
Hexylene glycol is a colorless, viscous diol classified under HTS 2905.39.60.00 as an acyclic diol other than ethylene or propylene glycol. It is a chemically defined organic compound used primarily as a solvent and coupling agent in industrial formulations.
Cosmetic Grade Hexylene Glycol USP/NF
Pharmaceutical/cosmetic grade hexylene glycol meeting USP/NF standards, classified as the pure diol under HTS 2905.39.60.00. Used as humectant and solvent in personal care formulations.
Industrial Grade Hexylene Glycol 99% Pure
High-purity hexylene glycol for industrial applications, specifically enumerated under HTS 2905.39.60.00 as a diol. Meets Chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined acyclic alcohols.
Hexylene Glycol with Transport Stabilizer
Hexylene glycol containing polymerization inhibitor/stabilizer necessary for safe transport, explicitly covered under HTS 2905.39.60.00 per Chapter 29 note (f). Remains classified with parent diol.
Bulk Hexylene Glycol Drums 99.5% Assay
High assay bulk hexylene glycol packaged in 55-gallon drums for industrial distribution, specifically identified under HTS 2905.39.60.00. Chemically defined diol for solvent applications.