R-Mandelic Acid Pharmaceutical Intermediate
R-enantiomer of mandelic acid, a chiral aromatic carboxylic acid with alcohol function, used as intermediate for antibiotics. HTS 2918.19.1200 applies as a chemically defined organic compound and stereoisomer exception. Meets pharmacopeia specs for drug synthesis.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If antibiotics derived from this acid
Finished antibiotics classify under heading 2941, later in Chapter 29 numerical order.
If nitrosated derivative
Nitroso or nitrated versions shift due to nitrogen functions per Chapter notes.
If bulk hormone products
Medicinal hormone formulations containing it exclude to Chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide enantiomeric excess (ee%) certificate for customs; label as intermediate to avoid end-use scrutiny; check for salt forms that follow acid classification per note
Related Products under HTS 2918.19.12.00
Mandelic Acid USP Grade
Phenylglycolic acid, a chemically defined aromatic carboxylic acid with alcohol function, meeting USP standards for pharmaceutical applications. Classified under HTS 2918.19.1200 as mandelic acid per Chapter 29 notes for separate organic compounds with specified oxygen functions. Used primarily in cosmetics and as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
Phenylglycolic Acid Technical Grade
Technical-grade mandelic acid (phenylglycolic acid), an aromatic compound with carboxylic acid and alcohol functions, used in industrial synthesis. Fits HTS 2918.19.1200 as a separate chemically defined organic compound without other oxygen functions beyond specified. Common in pesticide and polymer production.
DL-Mandelic Acid Powder
Racemic DL-mandelic acid in crystalline powder form, a mixture of isomers of the same aromatic organic compound with alcohol function. Classified specifically under HTS 2918.19.1200 per Chapter 29 note (b) allowing isomer mixtures. Applied in chiral synthesis and exfoliating agents.
Mandelic Acid Cosmetic Grade Flakes
High-purity mandelic acid flakes for alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) skincare formulations, featuring aromatic carboxylic and alcohol functions. Specifically under HTS 2918.19.1200 as phenylglycolic acid without other oxygen groups. Gentler exfoliant than glycolic acid.
Mandelic Acid with Stabilizer for Transport
Mandelic acid containing a necessary anticaking stabilizer for safe transport, still a separate chemically defined aromatic compound. HTS 2918.19.1200 per Chapter 29 note (f) allowing stabilizers. Used in bulk chemical shipments.
Sodium Mandelate Salt
Sodium salt of mandelic acid, an inorganic salt of an organic acid with alcohol function, classified with the parent acid. HTS 2918.19.1200 follows Chapter 29 note on salts of acid-function compounds. Used in pharmaceutical buffering.