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CAS 16648-44-5
Ethyl 3-oxo-2-phenylbutanoate
pharmaceutical intermediate
Methyl 3-oxo-2-phenylbutanoate is a chemical compound used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. It features an aromatic ring and ester functional groups, with a molecular weight of 192.
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The international HS code for Methyl 3-oxo-2-phenylbutanoate (CAS 16648-44-5) is 2918.30.
2918.30
2918 30 00
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
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