Tetrahydrofuran, 99.6%, ACS reagent, stabilized with BHT, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 109-99-9, 128-37-0
• Molecular Formula: C4H8O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 72.11
• MDL Number: MFCD00005356
• InChI Key: WYURNTSHIVDZCO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: tetrahydrofuran, furan, tetrahydro, butylene oxide, furanidine, hydrofuran, tetramethylene oxide, oxacyclopentane, 1,4-epoxybutane, tetrahydrofuranne, tetraidrofurano
• PubChem CID: 8028
• ChEBI: CHEBI:26911
• IUPAC Name: oxolane
• SMILES: C1CCOC1

• Melting Point: -108.4°C
• Density: 0.8800g/mL
• Boiling Point: 66.0°C
• Quantity: 2.5 L
• Flash Point: −21°C
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.407
• Assay Percent Range: 99.6%
• Specific Gravity: 0.88
• Viscosity: 0.55 mPa.s (20°C)
• Beilstein: 17, 10
• Water: 0.03% max. (Coulometric)
• Fieser: 01,1140; 02,398; 03,278; 05,649; 06,570
• Merck Index: 15, 9356
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: miscible. Other solubilities: soluble in methanol, ethanol, 2-propanol, dmf,, methylene chloride and acetone
• Formula Weight: 72.11
• Percent Purity: 99.6%
• Grade: ACS Reagent
• Chemical Name or Material: Tetrahydrofuran, p.a.

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Tetrahydrofuran

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Carcinogenicity Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• 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.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

RUO – Research Use Only