tetrahydrofuran
Tetrahydrofuran (THF)
Tetrahydrofuran is a heterocyclic organic compound, belongs to the ether class, is the complete hydrogenated product of furan, is colorless transparent liquid, soluble in water, ethanol, ether, acetone, benzene, etc., mainly used as solvent, chemical synthesis intermediate, analytical reagent. HS code for THF is 29321100
Features of Tetrahydrofuran (THF)Tetrahydrofuran, also known as oxacyclopentane, 1, 4-epoxy butane,is clear, colorless liquid with an ether odor. Miscible with water, alcohol, ketone, benzene, ester, ether, hydrocarbon.
Specification of Tetrahydrofuran (THF)
| CAS # | EC Number | Hill Formula | Chemical Formula | Molar Mass |
| 109-99-9 | 203-726-8 | C4H8O | 72.11 g/mol | |
| Description | ||||
| Synonyms | oxolane,Cyclotetramethylene oxide,Diethylene oxide | |||
| Product Information | ||||
| CAS number | 109-99-9 | |||
| EC number | 203-726-8 | |||
| Hill Formula | C4H8O | |||
| Chemical formula | ||||
| Molar Mass | 72.11 g/mol | |||
| HS Code | 29321100 | |||
| Physicochemical Information | ||||
| Boiling point | 66 °C | |||
| Density (d 20?°C/ 4?°C) |
0.887 g/mL at 20 °C | |||
| Explosion limit | 1.5-12.4%(V) | |||
| Flash point | >230°F | |||
| Ignition temperature | 215 °C | |||
| Melting Point | -108°C | |||
| pH value | ca.7 - 8 | |||
| Vapor pressure | 2.5 (vs air) | |||
| Solubility | water: soluble | |||
Storage and Delivery of Tetrahydrofuran (THF)
For the package, tetrahydrofuran is available in drum. The drum contains 180kg, and the container load for 40FCL is 24.48tons with pallets,25.2tons without pallets.
Tetrahydrofuran has many industry uses as a solvent including in natural and synthetic resins, high polymers, fat oils, rubber, polymer and protective coating, adhesives, inks, tetramethyl lead, PVC and in the production of nylon and adipic acid.
