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Tetrahydrofuran (THF), commonly known as Oxolane, is a compound of four carbons and one oxygen connected in a ring formation to form a cyclic ether. It is a colorless, organic solvent of low viscosity. Because it is of mid-range polarity and miscible with water, it has diverse use as a solvent. It is abundantly utilized as a polymer precursor in various polymer production sectors.
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- Synthetic precursor and solvent for synthetic reactions
- Varnishes
- Biomass pretreatment
- Polyvinyl chloride adhesives
- Degreaser
- Liquid chromatography mobile phase
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Product Information
| CAS | 109-99-9 |
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| Synonyms | Oxolane, Tetrahydro-Furan, Furanidine, Butylene oxide, Hydrofuran, Tetramethylene oxide, Oxacyclopentane, 1,4-Epoxybutane |
| Assay | Min. 99.0% |
| PubChem ID | 8028 |
| Grade | Lab Grade |
| Color | Max 20 |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid |
| pH | ca. 7 - 8 |
| Melting point | -108.0 °C (-162.4 °F) |
| Boiling Point | 65.0 - 67.0 °C (149.0 - 152.6 °F) |
| Vapor pressure | 190.7 hPa (143.0 mmHg) at 20.0 °C (68.0 °F) |
| Density | 1.049 g/mL at 25 °C (77 °F) |
| Solubility | Fully Miscible in Water |
| Auto-ignition temperature | 321.0 °C (609.8 °F) |
| Molecular formula | C4H8O |
| Molecular weight | 72.11 |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Flash Point | -14°C (6°F) |
| Residue after evaporation | Max 0.03% |
| Vapor density | 2.1 |
| Water | 0.05% max. |
