Description

About Tetrahydrofuran (THF) ACS Grade

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 solventIt is abundantly utilized as a polymer precursor in various polymer production sectors. 

ACS (American Chemical Society) grade designation signifies high purity and integrity of reagents.

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COMMON USES AND APPLICATIONS
  • Synthetic precursor and solvent for synthetic reactions
  • Varnishes
  • Biomass pretreatment
  • Polyvinyl chloride adhesives
  • Degreaser
  • Liquid chromatography mobile phase

INDUSTRIES

PRODUCT INFORMATION

CAS RN
Molecular Formula
Molecular Weight
72.11
Synonyms
Oxolane, Tetrahydro-Furan, Furanidine, Butylene oxide, Hydrofuran, Tetramethylene oxide, Oxacyclopentane, 1,4-Epoxybutane
PubChem CID
Grade
ACS Grade
Percent Purity
Min. 99.0%
Chemical Name
Oxolane
UN Number
Assay
Min. 99.0%
Color (APHA)
20
Peroxide (as H2O2)
0.015%
Residue after Evaporation
0.03%
Water (H2O)
0.05%
Stabilizer (BHT, w/w %)
250-400ppm
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Customer Reviews and Q&A

Safety and Shipping

Tetrahydrofuran (THF) is extremely flammable (NFPA rating = 3), and its vapor can travel a considerable distance to an ignition source and flash back.)

DOT: Tetrahydrofuran, 3, UN2056, PG II

Tetrahydrofuran, ACS Grade is hazardous. Hazmat fee required for shipping.

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