α-Chloroacetone
α-Chloroacetone is a simple aliphatic ketone with chlorine substitution on the alpha carbon, falling under halogenated ketone derivatives of HTS 2914.79.90.00. Highly reactive lachrymator used in chemical synthesis and historically as a tear gas component.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbon
If alpha-halo dominates over ketone function per Chapter 29 notes.
If supporting electrolyte or pure solvent use
Specific aliphatic ketone provision if not derivative-focused.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Schedule 1 chemical under Chemical Weapons Convention; requires End-Use Certificate
• UN 1695 hazardous label mandatory; stabilizer required for transport
• Very small import quantities typical due to precursor regulations
Related Products under HTS 2914.79.90.00
4-Nitroacetophenone
4-Nitroacetophenone is a nitrated derivative of acetophenone, featuring a nitro group (-NO2) attached to the benzene ring along with a ketone functionality. It falls under HTS 2914.79.90.00 as a nitrated ketone with other oxygen function, not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the heading. This pale yellow crystalline compound is primarily used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and dye synthesis.
2-Bromo-1-phenylethanone (Phenacyl Bromide)
Phenacyl bromide is a halogenated ketone featuring a bromine atom alpha to the carbonyl group in a phenylacetophenone structure. Classified under HTS 2914.79.90.00 as a halogenated ketone derivative not specifically provided for elsewhere. Used in organic synthesis for preparing heterocycles and pharmaceuticals.
4-Chlorobenzophenone
4-Chlorobenzophenone is a diaryl ketone with chlorine substitution on one phenyl ring, qualifying as halogenated ketone under HTS 2914.79.90.00. Used in production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and UV stabilizers. The halogen substitution distinguishes it from unsubstituted benzophenone.
4-Nitrobenzophenone
Para-nitrobenzophenone contains nitro substitution para to the diaryl ketone linkage, qualifying under HTS 2914.79.90.00 as nitrated ketone. Widely used in photoinitiator manufacture, pharmaceuticals, and organic electronics.
2,4-Dichlorobenzophenone
2,4-Dichlorobenzophenone features dual chlorine substitutions on the diaryl ketone scaffold, classified as halogenated ketone derivative under HTS 2914.79.90.00. Key intermediate for agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals.
Nitroacetone
Nitroacetone (1-nitropropan-2-one) combines nitro and ketone functionalities on a propane backbone, qualifying as nitrated ketone under HTS 2914.79.90.00. Used in organic synthesis despite instability concerns.