Tetrahydrofuran
Product Description
| Product | Tetrahydrofuran |
| CAS | 109-99-9 |
| Formula | CH2CH2CH2CH2O |
| Synonym | THF, Tetramethylene oxide, Furan, tetrahydro- |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 0.888 (204 c) |
| Very Soluble | in water |
| Purity | 99.9 % |
| Appearance | Clear Liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.4070 |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohols, ketones, esters, and ethers. |
| Stabilizer | 250 - 400 ppm |
| Color (mgPt/l) | < 10 |
| Peroxides | < 50 ppm |
| Impurity | < 600 ppm |
| Moisture | < 300 ppm |
| Solubility | Very soluble in water |
| Vapor Pressure | 114 mm (15 c) |
| Melting Point | -108.5 c |
| Odor | ethereal odor |
| Molecular weight | 72.11 |
| Flash Point | (oc) -15 c |
| Boiling Point | 66 c |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | Tetrahydrofuran, also known as THF, is an industrial solvent used to make products like flexographic inks for plastics, polyurethane coatings, PVC, and the preparation of organometallic reagents. |
| Class | Solvents - Glycols - Alcohols, Industrial Chemicals |
| Function | Solvents |
| Industry | Industrial, Solvents |
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