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Tetrahydrofuran, 99%, stab. with 250-350ppm BHT, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L13304.AU
1000 mL, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Tetrahydrofuran, 99%, stab. with 250-350ppm BHT, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L13304.AU
1000 mL, Each
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Catalog number: L13304.AU
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
109-99-9
IUPAC Name
oxolane
Molecular Formula
C4H8O
InChI Key
WYURNTSHIVDZCO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1CCOC1
Water Content (Karl Fischer Titration)
≤0.05%
Assay (GC)
≥98.5%
Refractive Index
1.4055-1.4085 @ 20?C
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Form
Liquid

Description

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
Tetrahydrofuran is used as a solvent in Grignard reagent formation processes, pharmaceutical steroids and in the preparation of organometallic reagents. It is used for HPLC, spectrophotometry and environmental testing. It is used as a resin solvent in flexographic inks for plastics coating deposition for audio and video tapes. It is used in PVC and CPVC pipe cements, polyurethane coatings and in PVC film castings.

Solubility
Miscible with water.

Notes
Highly flammable. Oxidizes readily in air to form unstable peroxides. THF exhibits high volatility and an extremely low freezing point. Keep the container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use.
WARNING: Cancer – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
RUO – Research Use Only

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