Tetrahydrofuran, 99+%, extra pure, stabilized with BHT, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 109-99-9, 128-37-0
• 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

• Melting Point: -108.4°C
• Density: 0.8800g/mL
• Boiling Point: 66.0°C
• Quantity: 2.5 L
• Flash Point: −21°C
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.407
• Residue after Evaporation: 0.005% max.
• Assay Percent Range: 99+%
• Specific Gravity: 0.88
• Viscosity: 0.55 mPa.s (20°C)
• Beilstein: 17, 10
• Water: 0.05% max. (Coulometric)
• Fieser: 01,1140; 02,398; 03,278; 05,649; 06,570
• Merck Index: 15, 9356
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: miscible. Other solubilities: soluble in methanol, ethanol, 2-propanol, dmf,, methylene chloride and acetone
• Formula Weight: 72.11
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Grade: Extra Pure
• Chemical Name or Material: Tetrahydrofuran

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS P Statement May cause respiratory irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May form explosive peroxides. Suspected of causing cancer.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Keep container tightly closed.

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only