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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | Colorless, transparent liquid with an ether-like odor. Tetrahydrofuran (THF) is a strong solvent for natural and synthetic resins, especially [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=vinyl | + | Colorless, transparent liquid with an ether-like odor. Tetrahydrofuran (THF) is a strong solvent for natural and synthetic resins, especially [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=vinyl%20resin vinyls]. It is used in the manufacture of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=coating coatings], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=adhesive adhesives], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=magnetic%20tape magnetic tapes], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=printing%20ink printing inks], and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=cellophane cellophane]. Because THF is soluble in both water and organic solvents, it is chosen as an intermediate carrier in liquid chromatography solvent cycles. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
| − | * | + | * ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 9351 |
| − | * | + | * G.G. Hawley, ''The Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Reinhold Publishing, New York, 6th ed., 1961 |
| − | * | + | * ''Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia'', Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976 |
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Revision as of 07:34, 24 July 2013
Description
Colorless, transparent liquid with an ether-like odor. Tetrahydrofuran (THF) is a strong solvent for natural and synthetic resins, especially vinyls. It is used in the manufacture of coatings, adhesives, magnetic tapes, printing inks, and cellophane. Because THF is soluble in both water and organic solvents, it is chosen as an intermediate carrier in liquid chromatography solvent cycles.
Synonyms and Related Terms
THF; diethylene oxide; tetramethylene oxide; 1,4-epoxybutane; oxacyclopentane; Oxolane
Other Properties
Soluble in water and organic solvents.
| Composition | C4H8O |
|---|---|
| CAS | 109-99-9 |
| Melting Point | -108.4 |
| Density | 0.888-0.889 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 72.11 |
| Refractive Index | 1.4070 |
| Boiling Point | 66 |
Hazards and Safety
Flammable. Fire risk. Toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Skin contact may cause irritation.
LINK: International Chemical Safety Card
Comparisons
Authority
- The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 9351
- G.G. Hawley, The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Reinhold Publishing, New York, 6th ed., 1961
- Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia, Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976