Formaldehyde Diethyl Acetal
Formaldehyde diethyl acetal (diethoxymethane) is a formaldehyde equivalent in synthesis. HTS 2911.00.50.00 covers this as an 'other' acetal per chapter definitions for chemically defined oxygen-function compounds.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as methanol derivative
Note 5 classification rules for esters/alcohols; numerical precedence.
If insecticide formulations containing acetals
Specific use formulations excluded from Chapter 29.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include formaldehyde release potential in SDS
• IATA/49 CFR compliant packaging for air/ground transport
• Monitor for acetal hydrolysis during storage
Related Products under HTS 2911.00.50.00
Diethoxymethane (Formal)
Diethoxymethane, also known as formal, is a colorless liquid acetal formed from formaldehyde and ethanol. It falls under HTS 2911.00.50.00 as an acetal with oxygen function, used primarily as a solvent and chemical intermediate in organic synthesis. This chemically defined organic compound meets Chapter 29 note (a) for separate compounds.
1,1-Diethoxyethane (Acetal)
1,1-Diethoxyethane is the diethyl acetal of acetaldehyde, a volatile liquid used as a protecting group in organic synthesis. Classified under HTS 2911.00.50.00 as an 'other' acetal with oxygen function per Chapter 29 heading 2911. It qualifies as a separate chemically defined organic compound under chapter note (a).
Benzaldehyde Diethyl Acetal
Benzaldehyde diethyl acetal is the acetal formed from benzaldehyde and ethanol, used as a fragrance intermediate and protecting agent. It falls under HTS 2911.00.50.00 as an 'other' acetal with additional oxygen function, qualifying under Chapter 29 notes for chemically defined acetals.
Cyclohexanone Diethyl Acetal
Cyclohexanone diethyl acetal serves as a protected form of cyclohexanone in multi-step synthesis. This cyclic acetal with oxygen function is classified in HTS 2911.00.50.00 as 'other' acetals per heading 2911 and Chapter 29 applicability notes.
Chloral Hydrate (2,2,2-Trichloro-1,1-ethanediol)
Chloral hydrate is the hemiacetal hydrate of chloral (trichloroacetaldehyde), used in pharmaceuticals and as a sedative. It qualifies under HTS 2911.00.50.00 as a halogenated hemiacetal derivative per heading 2911 and chapter note 4.
Acetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal
Acetaldehyde dimethyl acetal (1,1-dimethoxyethane) is used as a flavoring agent and chemical intermediate. This simple aliphatic acetal falls under HTS 2911.00.50.00 as 'other' acetals with oxygen function, meeting Chapter 29's chemical compound criteria.