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2-Methyltetrahydrofuran, 99%, stab. with ca 150-400ppm BHT, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
2-Methyltetrahydrofuran acts as a solvent in organic synthesis. It is considered as a replacement for terahydrofuran due to its higher reaction temperature and easy separation after reaction. It is also useful in the electrolyte formulation for secondary lithium electrodes and as a component in alternative fuels. Further, it is used as a solvent for spectroscopic studies at -1960C. It also acts as a solvent for Grignard reagent in organometallic reactions. In addition to this, it plays an important role as a motor fuel.
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2-Methyltetrahydrofuran acts as a solvent in organic synthesis. It is considered as a replacement for terahydrofuran due to its higher reaction temperature and easy separation after reaction. It is also useful in the electrolyte formulation for secondary lithium electrodes and as a component in alternative fuels. Further, it is used as a solvent for spectroscopic studies at -1960C. It also acts as a solvent for Grignard reagent in organometallic reactions. In addition to this, it plays an important role as a motor fuel.
Solubility
Miscible with water and most organic solvents.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -136°C |
| Density | 0.856 |
| Boiling Point | 80°C to 82°C |
| Quantity | 2500 mL |
| Refractive Index | 1.406 |
| UN Number | UN2536 |
| Beilstein | 102448 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with water and most organic solvents. |
| Formula Weight | 86.13 |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
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Safety and Handling
- 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- EUH019-May form explosive peroxides.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methyltetrahydrofuran
RUO – Research Use Only