Tetrahydrofuran (THF)
CAS# 109-99-9
Property
- Appearance
- Purity
- Color
- Moisture
- Peroxide Value
- Stabilizer (BHT)
Unit
- wt %
- APHA
- Wt. ppm
- Wt. ppm
- Wt. ppm
Specification
- Clear, Transparent Liquid
- 99.8 Minimum
- 10 Maximum
- 200 Maximum
- 150 Maximum
- 200-300 (typical = 250)
Application
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) is a clear, colorless, low-viscosity liquid with an ether-like odor, valued as a highly polar industrial solvent of 99.95% purity stabilized with a small amount of BHT antioxidant. It is widely used in the plastics, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals industries, serving as both a versatile solvent and a precursor in polymer and chemical syntheses. Key applications include adhesives, cellophane, elastomers, inks, polyurethane coatings, PVC cement, and vinyl films.
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Packaging
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Synonyms
Tetramethylene Oxide, Oxolane
Molecular Formula
C4H8O
Market Segment
Adhesives, Cements, Paint, Pharmaceutical, Coatings, Construction
Product Uses
Cellophane, Elastomers, Ink Solvent, Magnetic Tape, PVC Cement, Vinyl Film, Adhesives & Cements, Excipient, Paint Solvent, Pharmaceutical Excipient, Pharmaceutical Intermediate, Polyurethane Coatings, PTMEG, Solvent, Solvent Cement