Alanine Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride
Alanine ethyl ester hydrochloride is the ethyl ester derivative of alanine used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. Chapter notes direct ester classification to the parent acid-function compound, keeping it under HTS 2922.49.4910.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If esterified with polyol rather than simple ethyl alcohol
Complex esters may fall under salts/esters subheading based on alcohol complexity
If containing heterocyclic ring structure
Chapter notes exclude heterocyclic compounds from basic amino acid headings
If US goods returned after esterification abroad
Articles exported for processing qualify for duty-free entry under 9802
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Molecular formula verification essential; esters follow parent acid per note 3(A)
• Hazardous material declaration required for HCl salt transport
Related Products under HTS 2922.49.49.10
DL-Alanine
DL-Alanine is a racemic mixture of D- and L-alanine, a non-essential amino acid used in nutritional supplements and biochemical research. It falls under HTS 2922.49.4910 as a chemically defined amino acid, other than those with multiple oxygen functions, specifically alanine.
L-Alanine USP Grade
L-Alanine USP grade is the naturally occurring enantiomer of alanine, meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards for pharmaceutical and supplement use. Classified under HTS 2922.49.4910 as a pure, chemically defined alanine amino acid.
Alanine Sodium Salt
Alanine sodium salt is the sodium salt form of alanine used in pharmaceutical buffers and injectables. Per chapter notes, inorganic salts of amino acids remain classified with the parent organic compound under HTS 2922.49.4910.
N-Acetyl-L-Alanine
N-Acetyl-L-Alanine is an acetyl protected form of L-alanine used in peptide synthesis and research. It remains classified as alanine under HTS 2922.49.4910 since simple acylation doesn't change the principal amino acid character.
Food Grade Alanine
Food grade L-Alanine is a high-purity amino acid used as a flavor enhancer and nutritional additive in beverages and processed foods. Meets food chemical codex standards for classification under HTS 2922.49.4910.
Alanine for Cell Culture Media
Cell culture grade L-Alanine is sterile-filtered amino acid for mammalian cell growth media in biotech production. Classified as pure chemically defined compound under HTS 2922.49.4910.