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Tetrahydrofuran CAS 109-99-9 THF 99%
Scope of Application
● Versatile Industrial Solvent: An excellent, polar aprotic solvent with wide-ranging solvency, extensively used in polymer science (e.g., as a reaction medium for PVC, polyurethanes, and elastomers), surface coatings, adhesives, and magnetic media production.
● Chemical Synthesis & Reagent: A crucial solvent and reaction medium in Grignard reactions, hydroboration, and polymerization (notably for polytetramethylene ether glycol, PTMEG). It serves as a key feedstock in the production of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and other chemicals.
● Laboratory & Pharmaceutical Applications: A common solvent for recrystallization, chromatography, and extraction in laboratory research and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
● Specialty Applications: Used as a solvent for printing inks, PVC cements, and in the extraction of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
Product Features
✦ Superior Solvent Power: Exhibits complete miscibility with water and most organic solvents at room temperature. It possesses a high dielectric constant and strong ability to dissolve a wide array of polar and non-polar compounds, including many polymers.
✦ High Purity & Reactivity: Available in various purity grades, including stabilized forms to prevent peroxide formation. Its cyclic ether structure makes it a versatile building block in organic synthesis.
✦ Physical Description: A clear, colorless, volatile liquid with a characteristic, ether-like odor.
Packaging and Transportation
✦ This product is commonly packaged in 180 kg galvanized iron drums, specialty-treated containers, or 900 kg IBC totes (with appropriate inerting).
✦ Bulk shipments are available in ISO tank containers (typically under nitrogen padding) or dedicated tank trucks.
✦ Transport as a highly flammable liquid (UN 2056, Class 3, PG II). Strictly comply with all hazardous goods regulations (ADR, IMDG, IATA). Must be stabilized for transport and storage.
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