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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing other oxygen functions beyond ketone
Subheading distinguishes ketones with additional oxygen groups like hydroxyl.
If put up in retail dye forms
Nitrated aromatics used as synthetic coloring matter shift to Chapter 32.
If classified by toluene amine function
Chapter note prioritizes toluene derivatives in heading 2921 over ketones.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with CAS number (100-19-6) and confirm >98% purity to meet 'chemically defined' chapter requirement
• Include handling precautions for nitro compounds; oxidizing properties may require special declarations
• Avoid bulk packaging that could suggest dye preparation (excluded under note g to Chapter 32)
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.
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.
p-Nitrobenzoyl Chloride
Although technically an acid chloride, chapter note (E) requires classification with corresponding nitrated aromatic ketone precursors where applicable, but primarily falls here as derivative. Used in esterification reactions.