Meta-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Pharmaceutical Grade USP
USP-grade m-hydroxybenzoic acid meets United States Pharmacopeia standards for use in drug synthesis, classified specifically under HTS 2918.29.0800 as the meta isomer of hydroxybenzoic acid with phenol function. This high-purity compound (>99.5%) serves as an intermediate for analgesics and anti-inflammatory pharmaceuticals.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If nitrated or sulfonated derivatives
Halogenated/sulfonated/nitrated derivatives of these acids classify later in Chapter 29 per notes.
If pre-mixed with excipients for pharma compounding
Preparations containing >20% active become medicinal preparations under Chapter 30.
If diagnostic lab reagent formulation
Lab reagents not qualifying as chemically defined fall into diagnostic preparations.
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m-Hydroxybenzoic Acid (99% Pure)
m-Hydroxybenzoic acid, also known as 3-hydroxybenzoic acid, is a chemically defined organic compound with a carboxylic acid group and a phenolic hydroxy group on a benzene ring, classified under HTS 2918.29.0800 as a carboxylic acid with phenol function but without other oxygen functions. It is supplied as a white crystalline powder used primarily in pharmaceutical synthesis and as a chemical intermediate.
3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Technical Grade
Technical grade 3-hydroxybenzoic acid is a lower purity form of m-hydroxybenzoic acid meeting Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined organic compounds with phenol function. This product is used in industrial organic synthesis and polymer production, specifically classified under HTS 2918.29.0800 due to its meta hydroxy substitution.
m-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Flake Form Stabilized
Stabilized flake form m-hydroxybenzoic acid includes minor anticaking agents permitted under Chapter 29 note (f), maintaining classification under HTS 2918.29.0800 as the chemically defined compound. Used in large-scale chemical manufacturing where flake form improves handling and dissolution rates.
m-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Sodium Salt
Sodium m-hydroxybenzoate, the sodium salt of m-hydroxybenzoic acid, classifies with the parent acid under HTS 2918.29.0800 per Chapter 29 note on inorganic salts of organic acids. Used as a preservative intermediate and pH buffer in pharmaceutical formulations.
High Purity m-Hydroxybenzoic Acid for Synthesis
ACS reagent grade m-hydroxybenzoic acid (>99.8% purity) specifically packaged for laboratory synthesis, classified under HTS 2918.29.0800 as the defined phenolic carboxylic acid. Used in organic chemistry research and fine chemical production.
Industrial m-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Bulk Pack
Bulk industrial grade m-hydroxybenzoic acid packaged in 25kg bags for polymer and resin manufacturing, classified under HTS 2918.29.0800 as the specific meta-hydroxybenzoic acid. Meets Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined compounds used in large-scale synthesis.