T12653
Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
98%
Synonym(s):
Oxolan-2-yl methanol, THFA, NSC 15434, Tetrahydro-2-furanmethanol
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Product Name
Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, 98%
InChI key
BSYVTEYKTMYBMK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
1S/C5H10O2/c6-4-5-2-1-3-7-5/h5-6H,1-4H2
SMILES string
OCC1CCCO1
vapor density
3.52 (vs air)
vapor pressure
2.3 mmHg ( 39 °C)
assay
98%
expl. lim.
9.7 %
refractive index
n20/D 1.452 (lit.)
bp
178 °C (lit.)
mp
−80 °C (lit.)
density
1.054 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Quality Level
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Application
- Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (THFA) is a solvent modifier for sodium borohydride used in enantioselective reduction of aromatic imines or ketones to the corresponding alcohols.
- It can be used to synthesize tetrahydrofurfuryl acetate, tetrahydrofurfuryl propionate and tetrahydrofurfuryl butyrate, which are used as flavoring agents in food industry.
- Application of THFA as a solvent for water-based colorants; coupling solvent for agricultural formulations such as pesticides, fungicides and herbicides; plasticizer for paints and varnishes are reported.
General description
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Danger
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Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Repr. 1B
Storage Class
6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
wgk
WGK 2
flash_point_f
163.4 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
73 °C - closed cup
ppe
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
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