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Tetrahydrofuran, 99%, stab. with 250-350ppm BHT, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11388016
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Description

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
Tetrahydrofuran is used as a solvent in Grignard reagent formation processes, pharmaceutical steroids and in the preparation of organometallic reagents. It is used for HPLC, spectrophotometry and environmental testing. It is used as a resin solvent in flexographic inks for plastics coating deposition for audio and video tapes. It is used in PVC and CPVC pipe cements, polyurethane coatings and in PVC film castings.

Solubility
Miscible with water.

Notes
Highly flammable. Oxidizes readily in air to form unstable peroxides. THF exhibits high volatility and an extremely low freezing point. Keep the container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 109-99-9
Molecular Formula C4H8O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 72.11
MDL Number MFCD00005356
InChI Key WYURNTSHIVDZCO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym tetrahydrofuran, furan, tetrahydro, butylene oxide, furanidine, hydrofuran, tetramethylene oxide, oxacyclopentane, 1,4-epoxybutane, tetrahydrofuranne, tetraidrofurano
PubChem CID 8028
ChEBI CHEBI:26911
IUPAC Name oxolane
SMILES C1CCOC1

Specifications

Melting Point -108°C
Density 0.889
Boiling Point 66°C
Quantity 2500 mL
Flash Point −17°C (1°F)
Odor Ether-like
Refractive Index 1.407
UN Number UN2056
Beilstein 102391
Merck Index 14,9211
Solubility Information Miscible with water.
Formula Weight 72.11
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material Tetrahydrofuran, stabilized with 250 to 350ppm BHT
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Tetrahydrofuran
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Carcinogenicity Category 2
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Flammable liquid Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
  • H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
  • H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
  • 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.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methyl-Phenol, tetrahydrofuran

RUO – Research Use Only

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