2-Chloroethanol
2-Chloroethanol is a halogenated derivative of ethanol, featuring a chlorine atom attached to the carbon chain of an acyclic alcohol. It falls under HTS 2905.59.90.00 as a halogenated acyclic alcohol derivative, distinct from simpler monohalogenated compounds like chlorohydrins specified elsewhere in the subheading. Commonly used as a chemical intermediate in pharmaceutical and pesticide manufacturing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If considered a saturated monohalogenated acyclic hydrocarbon derivative
Products without prominent alcohol functionality may shift to Chapter 29 hydrocarbons if the halogen defines the primary character.
If when imported as a formulated mixture with solvents or stabilizers
Mixtures exceeding simple solutions (per Chapter 29 note 1(e)) fall under prepared chemical preparations rather than pure compounds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed chemical purity certificates and CAS number (107-07-3) documentation to verify classification under Chapter 29
• Ensure proper Hazard Class 6.1 labeling and UN 1184 shipping papers for toxic liquid compliance
• Avoid misclassification as pesticide intermediates under Chapter 38 by confirming it's not formulated for direct agricultural use
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2-Bromoethanol
2-Bromoethanol is a brominated acyclic alcohol derivative used in organic synthesis and as a pharmaceutical intermediate. Classified under HTS 2905.59.90.00 as 'other' halogenated derivatives of acyclic alcohols, separate from ethylene chlorohydrin provisions. Its structure maintains the characteristic alcohol group with halogen substitution.
1-Nitropropan-2-ol
1-Nitropropan-2-ol is a nitrated derivative of propanol, featuring a nitro group on the acyclic alcohol chain. It qualifies for HTS 2905.59.90.00 as an 'other' nitrated acyclic alcohol derivative used in explosive and pharmaceutical synthesis. The nitro functionality clearly identifies it within this subheading's scope.
3-Chloropropan-1-ol
3-Chloropropan-1-ol serves as a versatile intermediate in polymer and pharmaceutical production, characterized by chlorine substitution on a propane alcohol chain. HTS 2905.59.90.00 covers this as 'other' halogenated acyclic alcohol derivatives beyond basic chlorohydrins. Its primary alcohol function governs classification.
2-Nitroethanol
2-Nitroethanol is a nitrated ethanol derivative used in nitrocellulose manufacturing and organic synthesis. It fits HTS 2905.59.90.00 as an 'other' nitrosated/nitrated acyclic alcohol, maintaining ethanol's acyclic structure with nitro substitution. Excluded from exclusions like Chapter 29 note 2(d) inorganic carbons.
1-Chloro-2-methylpropan-2-ol
1-Chloro-2-methylpropan-2-ol is a branched, halogenated tertiary alcohol used in fragrance synthesis and as a protecting group. Classified in HTS 2905.59.90.00 for 'other' halogenated acyclic alcohol derivatives, its acyclic chain and OH group qualify per Chapter 29 notes. Distinct from straight-chain chlorohydrins.
2-Fluoroethanol
2-Fluoroethanol represents a fluorinated acyclic alcohol derivative employed in positron emission tomography (PET) tracer synthesis. HTS 2905.59.90.00 includes this as 'other' halogenated (fluorine qualifies) acyclic alcohol per Chapter 29 note 4. Its high reactivity stems from the C-F bond adjacent to OH.