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: |
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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.
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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
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