2-Sulfoethanol
2-Sulfoethanol (isethionic acid) is a sulfonated ethanol derivative used in surfactant production and as a pharmaceutical intermediate. Classified under HTS 2905.59.90.00 as 'other' sulfonated acyclic alcohol per Chapter 29 note 4, despite potential soap-like applications. The sulfonic acid remains covalently bound.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If basic ethylene glycol without sulfonation
Parent diol structure governs absent sulfonate group.
If when formulated as anionic surfactant preparation
Surface-active preparations exceed Chapter 29 pure compound limitations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• pH and acid value testing confirms sulfonic acid vs neutralized salt form
• Corrosive liquid UN 3265 classification requires specific overpack requirements
• Pure compound status verified against Chapter 29 note 1(g) addition prohibitions
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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.
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
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