TETRAHYDROFURAN
TETRAHYDROFURAN For HPLC & UV Spectroscopy
Short Name: TETRAHYDROFURAN
Synonym: THF; Butylene Oxide; Cyclotetramethylene oxide; 1,4-Epoxybutane
Basic Details
Article No.
LG4493
Grade
For HPLC & UV Spectroscopy
Purity
99.8%
CAS No.
109-99-9
HS Code
2932.1100
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Liquid
Colour
Clear Colorless
Odour
Ether odor
pH value
7
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
-108 °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C]
321 °C
Flammability (solid, gas)
Flammable
Flash point [°C]
-17 °C
Boiling point [°C]
65 - 67 °C
Initial boiling point [°C]
65 °C
Final boiling point [°C]
67 °C
Vapour pressure [20°C]
190.7 hPa at 20°C
Vapour density
2.5
Density [g/cm3]
0.88
Solubility in water [% weight]
Soluble in water
Explosion limits -upper [%]
11.80%
Explosion limits -lower [%]
1.80%
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
A clear colorless liquid
Purity (by GC)
Min 99.8%
Non volatile matter
Max 0.0001%
Peroxide (as H2O2)
Max 0.01%
Acidity (as CH3COOH)
Max 0.001%
Water (H2O)
Max 0.05%
UV absorbance (1 cm;water)
230 nm
Max 1.00
240 nm
Max 0.40
250 nm
Max 0.20
270 nm
Max 0.10
300 nm
Max 0.02
350 nm
Max 0.01
Dilution test (1:1 water)
Clear colorless solution
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word
Danger
UN No.
2056
IMCO Class No.
3
Packing Group
II
Hazardous Statement
H225-H319-H335
Precaution Statement
P210-P261-P305 + P351 + P338