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Tetrahydrofuran
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Tetrahydrofuran |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | THF;Oxolane;1,4-Epoxybutane;Diethylene oxide |
| Chinese name | 四氢呋喃 |
| Chinese synonyms | 氧杂环戊烷;1,4-环氧丁烷;四甲撑氧;四氢化氧杂茂 |
| Chemical category | Solvents |
| CAS No. | 109-99-9 |
| EINECS No. | 203-726-8 |
| Molecular formula | C4H8O |
| Molecular weight | 72.11 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.9%; water ≤0.02%; peroxide (as H2O2) ≤0.005%; color (Pt-Co) ≤10
Performance characteristics
Colorless transparent liquid, soluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents, volatile
Application scenarios
Raw material for PTMEG, solvent (especially for PVC and polyurethane), organic synthesis