Tetrahydrofuran, also known as oxygenated cyclopentane or 1,4-epoxybutane, is a heterocyclic organic compound with the chemical formula C4H8O. It belongs to the ether class and is a completely hydrogenated product of furan. It is a colorless and transparent liquid that is soluble in water, ethanol, ether, acetone, benzene, etc. It is mainly used as a solvent, chemical synthesis intermediate, and analytical reagent.
Tetrahydrofuran, also known as oxygenated cyclopentane or 1,4-epoxybutane, is a heterocyclic organic compound with the chemical formula C4H8O. It belongs to the ether class and is a completely hydrogenated product of furan. It is a colorless and transparent liquid that is soluble in water, ethanol, ether, acetone, benzene, etc. It is mainly used as a solvent, chemical synthesis intermediate, and analytical reagent.
Foreign name: Tetrahydrofuran, THF
Nicknames: Oxycyclopentane, 1,4-epoxybutane
Chemical formula: C4H8O
Molecular weight: 72.107
CAS login number: 109-99-9
EINECS login number: 203-786-5
Melting point: -108.5 ℃
Boiling point: 66 ℃
Water solubility: soluble
Density: 0.89 g/cm ³
Appearance: Colorless and transparent liquid
Flash point: -14 ℃ (CC)
Security description: S16; S26;S29;S33;S36
Hazard symbol: F
Hazard description: R11; R19;R36/37
UN Dangerous Goods Number: 2924