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2-Methyltetrahydrofuran, 99%, stab. with ca 150-400ppm BHT, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 15490817
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Description

2-Methyltetrahydrofuran acts as a solvent in organic synthesis. It is considered as a replacement for terahydrofuran due to its higher reaction temperature and easy separation after reaction. It is also useful in the electrolyte formulation for secondary lithium electrodes and as a component in alternative fuels. Further, it is used as a solvent for spectroscopic studies at -1960C. It also acts as a solvent for Grignard reagent in organometallic reactions. In addition to this, it plays an important role as a motor fuel.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2-Methyltetrahydrofuran acts as a solvent in organic synthesis. It is considered as a replacement for terahydrofuran due to its higher reaction temperature and easy separation after reaction. It is also useful in the electrolyte formulation for secondary lithium electrodes and as a component in alternative fuels. Further, it is used as a solvent for spectroscopic studies at -1960C. It also acts as a solvent for Grignard reagent in organometallic reactions. In addition to this, it plays an important role as a motor fuel.

Solubility
Miscible with water and most organic solvents.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 96-47-9
Molecular Formula C5H10O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 86.134
MDL Number MFCD00005367
InChI Key JWUJQDFVADABEY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 2-methyltetrahydrofuran, methyltetrahydrofuran, tetrahydrosylvan, tetrahydro-2-methylfuran, furan, tetrahydro-2-methyl, furan, 2-methyl-tetrahydro, 2-methyl tetrahydrofuran, 2-methyl-tetrahydrofuran, 2-methyl-tetrahydro-furan, methyl tetrahydrofuran
PubChem CID 7301
IUPAC Name 2-methyloxolane
SMILES CC1CCCO1

Specifications

Melting Point -136°C
Density 0.856
Boiling Point 80°C to 82°C
Quantity 2500 mL
Refractive Index 1.406
UN Number UN2536
Beilstein 102448
Solubility Information Miscible with water and most organic solvents.
Formula Weight 86.13
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran, stabilized with ≈150 to 400ppm BHT
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Flammable liquid Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
  • EUH019-May form explosive peroxides.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methyltetrahydrofuran

RUO – Research Use Only

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