Pharma-Grade Isobutyl Acetate USP
Pharmaceutical-grade isobutyl acetate meets USP standards for use as an extraction solvent in drug manufacturing and flavor extraction. It is specifically identified under HTS 2915.39.70.00 as a pure acetic acid ester, adhering to Chapter 29's scope for chemically defined compounds.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing sugar residues from extraction
Organic compounds with sugar derivatives shift to heading 2940/2942 per Chapter notes excluding certain modified products.
If diagnostic lab reagent composite
Lab reagents as diagnostic mixtures fall under Chapter 38, excluding pure solvents.
If diluted for food flavoring mixtures
Mixtures for food use may classify under Chapter 33 if prepared beyond simple solvent form.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide CoA and DMF if used in APIs; comply with FDA import alerts for solvents; use child-resistant packaging for pharma-grade chemicals
Related Products under HTS 2915.39.70.00
Isobutyl Acetate 99% Pure Solvent
Isobutyl acetate is a colorless liquid ester of acetic acid with isobutanol, used primarily as a solvent in paints, coatings, and adhesives. It falls under HTS 2915.39.70.00 as a specific saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid ester of acetic acid, meeting Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined organic compounds.
Industrial Grade Isobutyl Acetate
Industrial grade isobutyl acetate serves as a fast-evaporating solvent in lacquers, thinners, and printing inks. Classified under HTS 2915.39.70.00 for its precise chemical structure as an ester of acetic acid, qualifying as a separate chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 notes.
Isobutyl Acetate Printing Ink Solvent
This high-purity isobutyl acetate is optimized for flexographic printing inks due to its low odor and rapid drying. HTS 2915.39.70.00 covers it as an 'other' ester of acetic acid, distinct from Chapter exclusions for prepared inks.
Cosmetic Grade Isobutyl Acetate
Cosmetic-grade isobutyl acetate acts as a solvent in nail lacquers and perfumes, with low impurity levels for skin contact. It qualifies under HTS 2915.39.70.00 as a chemically defined acetic acid ester per Chapter 29 scope.
Isobutyl Acetate with Stabilizer
Stabilized isobutyl acetate includes a minimal anticaking agent for safe transport in coatings applications. Allowed under HTS 2915.39.70.00 per Chapter 29 note (f) for stabilizers necessary for preservation without changing general use.
Food Extraction Isobutyl Acetate
FCC-grade isobutyl acetate for flavor and essential oil extraction in food processing. HTS 2915.39.70.00 applies as a pure organic ester, excluded from food mixture chapters.