2-Methyltetrahydrofuran, 99%, stab. with ca 150-400ppm BHT, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

2-Methyltetrahydrofuran acts as a solvent in organic synthesis. It is considered as a replacement for terahydrofuran due to its higher reaction temperature and easy separation after reaction. It is also useful in the electrolyte formulation for secondary lithium electrodes and as a component in alternative fuels. Further, it is used as a solvent for spectroscopic studies at -196⁰C. It also acts as a solvent for Grignard reagent in organometallic reactions. In addition to this, it plays an important role as a motor fuel.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2-Methyltetrahydrofuran acts as a solvent in organic synthesis. It is considered as a replacement for terahydrofuran due to its higher reaction temperature and easy separation after reaction. It is also useful in the electrolyte formulation for secondary lithium electrodes and as a component in alternative fuels. Further, it is used as a solvent for spectroscopic studies at -196⁰C. It also acts as a solvent for Grignard reagent in organometallic reactions. In addition to this, it plays an important role as a motor fuel.

Solubility
Miscible with water and most organic solvents.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 96-47-9
• Molecular Formula: C5H10O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 86.134
• MDL Number: MFCD00005367
• InChI Key: JWUJQDFVADABEY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-methyltetrahydrofuran, methyltetrahydrofuran, tetrahydrosylvan, tetrahydro-2-methylfuran, furan, tetrahydro-2-methyl, furan, 2-methyl-tetrahydro, 2-methyl tetrahydrofuran, 2-methyl-tetrahydrofuran, 2-methyl-tetrahydro-furan, methyl tetrahydrofuran
• PubChem CID: 7301
• IUPAC Name: 2-methyloxolane
• SMILES: CC1CCCO1

• Melting Point: -136°C
• Density: 0.856
• Boiling Point: 80°C to 82°C
• Quantity: 100 mL
• Refractive Index: 1.406
• UN Number: UN2536
• Beilstein: 102448
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water and most organic solvents.
• Formula Weight: 86.13
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran, stabilized with ≈150 to 400ppm BHT

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• EUH019-May form explosive peroxides.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran

RUO – Research Use Only