Description
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) is a versatile solvent commonly used in organic chemistry and industry.
- Full Name: Tetrahydrofuran
- CAS Number: 109-99-9
- Molecular Formula: C₄H₈O
- Molecular Weight: 72.11 g/mol
Properties
- Appearance: Colorless, transparent liquid
- Odor: Mild, ether-like smell
- Boiling Point: 66 °C (151 °F)
- Melting Point: -108 °C (-162 °F)
- Solubility: Miscible with water and many organic solvents
Applications
- Solvent: Widely used as a solvent for polymers, resins, and various chemical reactions, especially in the production of pharmaceuticals and plastics.
- Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a solvent in reactions such as Grignard reactions and is used in the production of butadiene.
- Laboratory Applications: Commonly used in laboratories for various extraction and purification processes.
- Polymer Industry: Employed in the synthesis of Poly tetrahydrofuran (PTMEG), which is used in the production of spandex fibers and other elastomers.
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