Trichloroacetyl Chloride
Trichloroacetyl chloride (Cl3CCOCl) constitutes the acid chloride (halide) derivative of trichloroacetic acid, highly reactive for acylation. HTS 2915.40.50 includes such halides per heading scope, used in pesticide and pharmaceutical manufacture.
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If acid chloride of generic saturated monocarboxylic acid
Only derivatives of named chloroacetic acids in 2915.40.
If classified primarily as saturated acyclic halogenated hydrocarbon
Chapter notes prioritize principal chemical character.
If hydrolyzed to hydrochloric acid solution
Inorganic acid solutions classified in Chapter 28.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare under UN 1752 Corrosive liquid with CAS 76-02-8
• Inhibited with <0.1% stabilizers per manufacturer specs
• Hydrolyzes violently with water; require dry shipping containers
Related Products under HTS 2915.40.50
Sodium Trichloroacetate
Sodium trichloroacetate is the sodium salt of trichloroacetic acid, a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid with three chlorine substitutions. It falls under HTS 2915.40.50 as 'other' salts of trichloroacetic acid, distinct from specific esters or the pure acid. Commonly used in organic synthesis and as a herbicide intermediate.
Methyl Trichloroacetate
Methyl trichloroacetate is the methyl ester of trichloroacetic acid, featuring a saturated acyclic chain with three chlorine atoms on the carboxyl carbon. Classified in HTS 2915.40.50 as an 'other' ester of trichloroacetic acid, used primarily as a solvent and chemical intermediate.
Ethyl Trichloroacetate
Ethyl trichloroacetate, the ethyl ester of trichloroacetic acid, is a halogenated saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid derivative. It qualifies for HTS 2915.40.50 as an 'other' ester, valued in pharmaceutical synthesis and as a reagent in organic reactions.
Isopropyl Trichloroacetate
Isopropyl trichloroacetate serves as the isopropyl ester of trichloroacetic acid, a key solvent in paint removers and polymer industry. Its classification under HTS 2915.40.50 reflects its status as an 'other' ester of a specifically named chlorocarboxylic acid.
Trichloroacetic Acid Anhydride
Trichloroacetic anhydride, (Cl3CCO)2O, represents the anhydride form of trichloroacetic acid, fitting Chapter 29's scope for monocarboxylic acid anhydrides. HTS 2915.40.50 captures this as an 'other' derivative of trichloroacetic acid, used in acetylation reactions.
Ammonium Trichloroacetate
Ammonium trichloroacetate, the ammonium salt of trichloroacetic acid, finds use in biochemical research and protein precipitation. It aligns with HTS 2915.40.50 as an 'other' salt per Chapter Note 5(C)(1) for organic acid salts.