Tetrahydrofuran (THF) is a saturated cyclic ether with a potential use as a biofuel. Its combustion studies have been investigated. Reports suggest that it is a better promoter than 1,3 dioxolane for CO2-hydrate formation.

Synonyms: THF; Butylene oxide; Oxolane; Tetramethylene oxide

Molecular Formula: C4H8O

Molecular Weight: 72.11

Linear Structural Formula: C4H8O

MDL Number: MFCD00005356

Purity: >=99.9%

Melting Point:108 C (lit.)

Density: 0.889 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)

Refractive Index: n20/D 1.407 (lit.)

Application: Tetrahydrofuran was used as a solvent in the formation of diacetylinic polymers.It may be used in the following processes:
_x000D_ €¢Formation of butyrolactone (BTL) by green oxidation method.
_x000D_ €¢Aqueous THF solution to modify the polystyrene surface by swelling process.
_x000D_ €¢As a solvent for lignin depolymerization to isolate phenolic monomer.

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