Tetrahydrofuran
(CH2)3CH2O
CAS:
109-99-9
Butylene Oxide, Cyclotetramethylene Oxide, Diethylene Oxide, Tetramethylene Oxide, THF 1,4-Epoxy Butane, Oxacyclopentane
Description:
Tetrahydrofuran is a colorless, organic and heterocyclic solvent. It is one of the most polar solvents. Tetrahydrofuran is a strong solvent, useful for dissolving many polymers. It is a water-miscible organic solvent, compatible with most of the organic solvents.
Applications
- Solvent for Coatings, Inks, Adhesives
- HMW Polymer Processing
- Rubber Processing
- PVDF Formulations
- Resin Production
- Industrial Cleaners
- Viscosity Suppressor in Radical Polymerization
- Paint & Glue Removers
- Polymer Processing
Specifications
| Property | Unit | Method | Value |
| Molecular Weight | g/mol | ASTM D6579-11 | 72.107 |
| Boiling Point at 760 mmHg | ℃ | ASTM D5399-09 | 66 |
| Melting Point at 760 mmHg | ℃ | ASTM D5399-09 | -108.4 |
| Flash Point | ℃ | ASTM D93-18 | -14 |
| Specific Gravity at 25 ℃ | – | ASTM D854-14 | 0.888 |
| Viscosity at 25 ℃ | mPa.s | ASTM D445-18 | 0.46 |
| Solubility at 25 ℃ in Water | – | ASTM D2042-15 | Miscible |
| Vapor Pressure at 20 ℃ | mmHg | ASTM E1194-17 | 132 |
| Density at 25 ℃ | gr/cm3 | ASTM D792-13 | 0.8833 |
| Evaporation Rate (n-Butyl Acetate=1.0) | – | ASTM D3539-11 | 8 |
Tetrahydrofuran