Product overview
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) is a high-solvency cyclic ether used in synthesis, polymerization, resins, coatings and analytical processes. Procurement should define assay, water, peroxide, stabilizer, residue and anhydrous or inhibitor-free requirements.
Function & Usage
- Provide Solvency, Carrying & Spreading
Provides solvency, carrying, spreading, evaporation or fixative performance according to the selected specialty material. Typical uses: Pharmaceutical and fine-chemical synthesis, Polymerization and resin processing, Coatings, adhesives and specialty formulations.
Product information
- Primary category:
- Fine Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Paints, Coatings, Adhesives & Construction, Plastic & Rubber Additives, Electronics & Electrical Materials
- Subcategory:
- High-Purity & Industrial Process Solvents
- CAS No.:
- 109-99-9
- Form:
- Clear colorless liquid
- Content / Grade:
- Industrial, reagent, polymerization and electronic grades; assay ≥99.5% or ≥99.9%; stabilized or inhibitor-free / anhydrous options with water and peroxide limits by grade
- Applications:
- Pharmaceutical and fine-chemical synthesis, Polymerization and resin processing, Coatings, adhesives and specialty formulations, High-purity process and analytical applications
- Hazard / Transport:
- Highly flammable liquid and vapor and may form explosive peroxides during storage. Harmful exposure and suspected carcinogenicity classifications may apply; commonly transported as UN 2056, Class 3, Packing Group II. Any UN number, hazard class or packing group applies only when confirmed for the quoted concentration and physical form in the current grade-specific SDS.
- Storage:
- Store tightly sealed under the supplier-specified stabilizer and atmosphere in a cool, dark and well-ventilated flammable-liquid area. Protect from heat, sparks, air, oxidizers and moisture and monitor peroxide levels before concentration or distillation.