Chlormethine Hydrochloride
Chlormethine hydrochloride is the salt form of bis(2-chloroethyl)methylamine, a chemically defined acyclic monoamine derivative classified under HTS 2921.19.61.30. It is primarily used in pharmaceutical research for its alkylating properties. The classification follows Chapter 29 note (C)(1), placing inorganic salts with the parent organic compound.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If formulated as immunological product or vaccine adjuvant
Chapter 29 excludes immunological products of heading 3002; finished pharma preparations shift to Chapter 30 based on therapeutic use.
If containing heterocyclic rings from synthesis impurities
Presence of heteroatoms in rings (excluded from 2932-2934 for acyclic amines) would classify under heterocyclic compounds in 2933.
If imported as mixture with solvents/stabilizers for transport
Solutions in solvents for safety/transport (Chapter 29 note e) stay in 2921, but complex mixtures may fall under prepared chemical mixtures in 3824.
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Related Products under HTS 2921.19.61.30
Mustargen API (Chlormethine Base)
Mustargen active pharmaceutical ingredient is pure chlormethine (bis(2-chloroethyl)methylamine), an acyclic monoamine and nitrogen mustard under HTS 2921.19.61.30. Used as intermediate for anticancer drug synthesis. Classified here as separate chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 note (a).
Bis(2-chloroethyl)methylamine with Stabilizer
Stabilized chlormethine featuring bis(2-chloroethyl)methylamine with added anticaking agent for preservation, classifiable under HTS 2921.19.61.30 per Chapter 29 note (f). Remains an acyclic monoamine derivative despite stabilizer. Used in lab synthesis of alkylating agents.
Chlormethine N-Oxide Derivative
Chlormethine N-oxide, a nitrone derivative of bis(2-chloroethyl)methylamine, classified as acyclic monoamine derivative under HTS 2921.19.61.30. The N-oxide maintains amine-function characteristic. Supplied for synthetic chemistry research.
Deuterated Chlormethine (d6)
Deuterium-labeled bis(2-chloroethyl)methylamine (d6 isotope) is a chemically defined acyclic monoamine analog under HTS 2921.19.61.30. Used in NMR spectroscopy and metabolic studies. Isotopic substitution doesn't alter classification per Chapter 29 scope.