3-Nitro-2-butanol
3-Nitro-2-butanol is a nitrated secondary alcohol used as a chiral building block in pharmaceutical intermediates. It falls under HTS 2905.59.90.00 as an 'other' nitrated acyclic alcohol derivative, acyclic per Chapter notes despite stereocenters. The nitro group provides characteristic reactivity.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If parent butanol without nitro substitution
Basic secondary acyclic alcohols classify under 2905.29.
If containing quaternary nitrogen impurities
Heterocyclic or nitrogen ring structures exclude from acyclic headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify enantiomeric excess (%ee) and optical rotation in COA for chirality documentation
• Use Type IBC intermediate bulk containers for optimal hazard classification
• Confirm no metal coordination per Chapter 29 note 2(C)(3) for pure organic status
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