Appearance
Clear colorless liquid
Function
It is a useful, versatile polar solvent. One of its main uses is as an industrial solvent for varnishes and PVC. It can also be used as starting material to prepare tetrahydrothiophene.
Synonyms
Tetrahydrofuran Reagent ACS; Oxolane; 1,4-epoxybutane; hydrofuran; tetra-methylene oxide; cyclotetramethylene oxide
Storage
Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Packages
- 37 lb. Steel Pail
- 400 lb. Steel Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Industrial
Product Class
- Acs/reagent
- solvents
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: -14 øC (7 øF)
- Melting Point: -108.4 øC (-163.1 øF)
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 72.11 g/mol