Tetrahydrofuran (THF) is a widely used organic solvent. On long term storage it forms organic peroxides. This process can be suppressed by adding butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) as a stabilizer. BHT removes the free radicals required for the peroxide formation. The effect of THF on the biological systems has been studied.
Synonyms: THF; Butylene oxide; Oxolane; Tetramethylene oxide
Molecular Formula: C4H8O
Molecular Weight: 72.11
Linear Structural Formula: C4H8O
MDL Number: MFCD00005356
Purity: >=99.0%
Melting Point: -108 C (lit.)
Density: 0.889 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.407 (lit.)
Application: Tetrahydrofuran (THF) was used as a solvent in the following processes:
•RAFT (Reversible Addition-Fragmentation chain Transfer) polymerization of p-acetoxystyrene.
•Synthesis of di-tert-butyl-phosphinoferrocene.
•Synthesis of n-TiO2-based amphiphilic polymer brushes.
•To dissolve the LiCl from the Mg2Si nanoparticles.It may be used in the following studies:
•As an O-donor ligand to form coordination complexes.
•As mobile phase solvent in high-performance liquid chromatography.
•As a solvent in the preparation of spin-coated poly(bisphenol A decane ether).
•Synthesis of THF doped hydrogen clathrate hydrates.
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Signal Word: Danger
Hazard statements: H225-H319-H335-H351
Precautionary statements: P210-P261-P281-P305 + P351 + P338
Supplemental Hazard Statements: May form explosive peroxides.
Hazard Codes (Europe) : F,Xn
Risk Statements (Europe): 11-19-36/37-40
Safety Statements (Europe): 13-16-29-33-36-37-46
WGK Germany: 1