Description
Product Description
Tetrahydrofuran (THF), or oxolane, is an organic compound with the formula (CH2)4O. The compound is classified as heterocyclic compound, specifically a cyclic ether. It is a colorless, water-miscible organic liquid with low viscosity. It is mainly used as a precursor to polymers. Being polar and having a wide liquid range, THF is a versatile solvent.
About 200,000 tonnes of tetrahydrofuran are produced annually. The most widely used industrial process involves the acid-catalyzed dehydration . Ashland/ISP is one of the biggest producers of this chemical route. The method is similar to the production of diethyl ether from ethanol. The butanediol is derived from condensation of acetylene with formaldehyde followed by hydrogenation.DuPont developed a process for producing THF by oxidizing n-butane to crude maleic anhydride, followed by catalytic hydrogenation. A third major industrial route entails hydroformylation of allyl alcohol followed by hydrogenation to 1,4-butanediol.Product Name | Tetrahydrofuran |
CAS No. | 109-99-9 |
EINECS No. | 203-726-8 |
Molecular Formula | C4H8O |
Molecular Weight | 72.11 g·mol−1 |
Flash Point | −14 °C (7 °F) |
Hydrogen Peroxide Content(ug/g) | ≤30 |
BHT Content(ug/g) | 120±30 |
Color APHA | ≤5 |
Purity (%) | ≥99.9 |
Moisture (%) | ≤0.01 |
Appearance | Colorless and clear liquid |
Applications | 1.Used in synthesis of PTMEG.
2.Used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical and pesticide intermediates |
Storage | Store in a tightly closed container.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Keep away from sources of ignition. |
Polymerization
In the presence of strong acids, THF converts to a linear polymer called poly(tetramethylene ether) glycol (PTMEG), also known as polytetramethylene oxide (PTMO)As a solvent
The other main application of THF is as an industrial solvent for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and in varnishes.
THF is often used in polymer science.
THF is used as a component in mobile phases for reversed-phase liquid chromatography.
THF is used as a solvent in 3D printing when using PLA plastics. It can be used to clean clogged 3D printer parts, as well as when finishing prints to remove extruder lines and add a shine to the finished product. Recently THF is used as co-solvent for lithium metal batteries, helping to stabilize the metal anode.Laboratory use
In the laboratory, THF is a popular solvent when its water miscibility is not an issue. Reaction with hydrogen sulfide
In the presence of a solid acid catalyst, THF reacts with hydrogen sulfide to give tetrahydrothiophene.
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200kg galvanized iron drum.
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Store in cool & dry place,Keep away from strong light and heat.
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Q3: What's your MOQ?
A : Our MOQ is 1ton. But usually we accept less quantity such as 100g on the condition that sample charge is 100% paid.
Q4: How about delivery leadtime?
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