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Tetrahydrofuran (109-99-9)

Identification
Name:Tetrahydrofuran
Synonyms:THF; tetrahydrofuran B&J brand 4 L; 99%; oxolane; Sodium tri-sec-butylborohydride; Tetrahydrofuran(Stabilized); TetrahydrofuranForHplc; TetrahydrofuranGr; TetrahydrofuranForSynthesis;
CAS:109-99-9
EINECS: 203-726-8
Molecular Formula: C4H8O
Molecular Weight: 72.11
InChI: InChI=1/C4H8O/c1-2-4-5-3-1/h1-4H2
Molecular Structure: (C4H8O) THF; tetrahydrofuran B&J brand 4 L; 99%; oxolane; Sodium tri-sec-butylborohydride; Tetrahydrofuran(S...
Properties
Transport:UN 2056
Density:0.886g/cm3
Stability:Stable. Incompatible with halogens, strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, strong bases, oxygen. May generate explosive peroxides in storage if in contact with air. Highly flammable. Store at room temperature under nitrogen. Hazardous polymerisation may occur. Light sensitive. May contain 2,6-di-tertbutyl-4-methylphenol (BHT) as a s
Refractive index:1.407
Water Solubility:miscible
Solubility:Miscible
Appearance:Clear liquid
Report:

NTP Carcinogenesis Bioassay (feed); Clear Evidence: mouse, Some Evidence: rat NTPTR* ?? National Toxicology Program Technical Report Series. (Research Triangle Park, NC 27709) No. NTP-TR-475 ,1998. . Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

Packinggroup: II
HS Code: 29321100
Sensitive: Air Sensitive & Hygroscopic
Color: <10(APHA)
Usage:

Solvent for high polymer like polyvinyl chloride. As reaction medium for grignard & metal hydride reactions. In the synthesis of butyrolactone, succinic acid, 1,4-butanediol diacetate. Solvent in histological techniques and reverse phase hplc.

Safety Data
Hazard Symbols F:Flammable