Product Description
Tetrahydrofuran
(
THF
), or
oxolane
, is an
organic compound
with the formula (CH
2
)
4
O. The compound is classified as
heterocyclic compound
, specifically a cyclic
ether
. It is a colorless, water-
miscible
organic liquid with low
viscosity
. It is mainly used as a
precursor
to polymers.
Being
polar
and having a wide liquid range, THF is a versatile
solvent
.
About 200,000
tonnes
of tetrahydrofuran are produced annually.
The most widely used industrial process involves the acid-catalyzed dehydration
.
Ashland/ISP
is one of the biggest producers of this chemical route. The method is similar to the production of
diethyl ether
from
ethanol
. The butanediol is derived from
condensation
of
acetylene
with
formaldehyde
followed by
hydrogenation
.
DuPont
developed a process for producing THF by
oxidizing
n
-butane
to crude
maleic anhydride
, followed by catalytic hydrogenation.
A third major industrial route entails
hydroformylation
of
allyl alcohol
followed by hydrogenation to
1,4-butanediol
.
Product Name
|
Tetrahydrofuran
|
CAS No.
|
109-99-9
|
EINECS No.
|
203-726-8
|
Molecular Formula
|
C4H8O
|
Molecular Weight
|
72.11 g·mol−1
|
Flash Point
|
−14 °C (7 °F)
|
Hydrogen Peroxide Content(ug/g)
|
≤30
|
BHT Content(ug/g)
|
120±30
|
Color APHA
|
≤5
|
Purity (%)
|
≥99.9
|
Moisture (%)
|
≤0.01
|
Appearance
|
Colorless and clear liquid
|
Applications
|
1.Used in synthesis of PTMEG.
2.Used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical and pesticide intermediates
|
Storage
|
Store in a tightly closed container.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Keep away from sources of ignition.
|
Polymerization
In the presence of
strong acids
, THF converts to a linear polymer called
poly(tetramethylene ether) glycol
(PTMEG), also known as polytetramethylene oxide (PTMO)
As a solvent
The other main application of THF is as an industrial solvent for
polyvinyl chloride
(PVC) and in
varnishes
.
THF is often used in polymer science.
THF is used as a component in mobile phases for
reversed-phase liquid chromatography
.
THF is used as a solvent in 3D printing when using
PLA
plastics. It can be used to clean clogged 3D printer parts, as well as when finishing prints to remove extruder lines and add a shine to the finished product. Recently THF is used as co-solvent for lithium metal batteries, helping to stabilize the metal anode.
Laboratory use
In the laboratory, THF is a popular solvent when its water miscibility is not an issue.
Reaction with hydrogen sulfide
In the presence of a
solid acid catalyst
, THF reacts with
hydrogen sulfide
to give
tetrahydrothiophene
.
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Packaging and Shipping
200kg galvanized iron drum.
Storage
Store in cool & dry place,Keep away from strong light and heat.
FAQ
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Q3: What's your MOQ?
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Q4: How about delivery leadtime?
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