3-Picoline (3-Methylpyridine)
3-Picoline is a colorless liquid with a pyridine ring substituted by a methyl group at the 3-position, used in vitamin B6 synthesis. Classified under HTS 2933.39.10.00 as a picoline per Chapter 29 notes for unfused pyridine ring compounds. Key intermediate for pharmaceuticals and resins.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If technical grade with >1% impurities
Chapter notes exclude impure mixtures from specific compound headings.
If for bulk aromatic methylpyridines without nitrogen emphasis
May be seen as cyclic alcohols/phenols derivatives if function misidentified.
If US goods returned after chemical processing abroad
Articles assembled abroad from US components qualify for duty-free entry under this provision.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include GC-MS analysis reports to distinguish from 2-/4-picoline isomers during customs examination
• Use stainless steel drums with nitrogen blanketing to prevent oxidation; declare flash point (63°C)
Related Products under HTS 2933.39.10.00
2-Picoline (2-Methylpyridine)
2-Picoline is a liquid organic compound with the formula C6H7N, featuring a methyl group at the 2-position of the pyridine ring. It falls under HTS 2933.39.10.00 as a picoline, which are methylated pyridines containing an unfused pyridine ring. Primarily used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis.
4-Picoline (4-Methylpyridine)
4-Picoline features a methyl substituent at the 4-position of the pyridine ring, widely used in agrochemical and pharmaceutical production. It qualifies for HTS 2933.39.10.00 as a picoline under the heterocyclic nitrogen compounds with unfused pyridine ring provision. Often stabilized with anticaking agents per Chapter 29 note (f).
2,6-Lutidine (2,6-Dimethylpyridine)
2,6-Lutidine is a symmetric dimethylpyridine used in coordination chemistry and as a ligand precursor. Classified in HTS 2933.39.10.00 per heading description for lutidines with unfused pyridine ring structure. Sterically hindered base for synthetic applications.
Collidine Mixture (2,4,6-Trimethylpyridine)
Collidine refers to trimethylpyridines like 2,4,6-trimethylpyridine, used in epoxy resin curing and as resolving agents. HTS 2933.39.10.00 covers collidines as specifically named pyridine derivatives with unfused rings. High boiling point (170°C) solvent applications.
2,4-Lutidine (2,4-Dimethylpyridine)
2,4-Lutidine contains two methyl groups at positions 2 and 4 on the pyridine ring, used as a solvent and catalyst in organic synthesis. Falls under HTS 2933.39.10.00 as a lutidine, specifically named in the heading for pyridine derivatives. Meets Chapter 29 purity requirements for separate classification.
α-Picoline Technical Grade
Technical grade α-picoline (primarily 2-methylpyridine >85%) used in bulk chemical manufacturing. Still qualifies under HTS 2933.39.10.00 if identified as the separate compound per Chapter 29 note 1(a), despite minor impurities. Common in pesticide intermediate production.