2,4,6-Trinitrobenzophenone
2,4,6-Trinitrobenzophenone bears three nitro groups on one ring, exemplifying heavily nitrated aromatic ketones under HTS 2914.79.40.00. Used in energetic materials research.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cyclic ketone peroxide forms
Chapter note 6 excludes epoxides/peroxides from standard ketone headings.
If formulated as explosive
Prepared explosives shift to Chapter 36 regardless of organic structure.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• ATF/ITAR review likely; declare research vs. explosive end-use explicitly
• Yellow explosive label required; ship <5kg per package
• Molecular weight confirmation prevents TNT analog confusion
Related Products under HTS 2914.79.40.00
2,4-Dichlorobenzophenone
2,4-Dichlorobenzophenone is an aromatic ketone featuring two chlorine atoms on one benzene ring, classifying it as a halogenated derivative under HTS 2914.79.40.00. It serves as a key intermediate in synthesizing pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals like herbicides.
4-Nitroacetophenone
4-Nitroacetophenone is an aromatic ketone with a nitro group para to the acetyl functionality, fitting HTS 2914.79.40.00 as a nitrated derivative. Commonly used in organic synthesis for dyes and pharmaceuticals.
2-Nitrobenzophenone
2-Nitrobenzophenone features a nitro group ortho to the carbonyl on a diphenyl ketone structure, qualifying as an aromatic nitrated ketone derivative under 2914.79.40.00. Used in photoinitiator and pharmaceutical synthesis.
4,4'-Dichlorobenzophenone
4,4'-Dichlorobenzophenone has chlorine substituents para on both phenyl rings of the benzophenone core, classifying as halogenated aromatic ketone under HTS 2914.79.40.00. Essential for polycarbonate resin production.
1-(2-Naphthyl)-2-nitro-1-ethanone
This naphthyl-substituted nitroacetophenone is an aromatic nitrated ketone derivative captured by HTS 2914.79.40.00. Used in advanced organic synthesis and as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
3-Nitrophenacyl Bromide
3-Nitrophenacyl bromide combines nitroaromatic ketone with alpha-bromination, qualifying as halogenated/nitrated derivative under 2914.79.40.00. Valuable in peptide synthesis and glycochemistry.