2- Methyl Tetrahydrofuran
Also known as 2-Methyloxolane, Tetrahydrosylvan, Tetrahydro-2-methylfuran
- CAS number
- 96-47-9
- Molecular formula
- C5H10O
- Molecular weight
- 86.13 g/mol
- Catalogue number
- OS-11441
- Purity
- 99.9 %
- Grade
- Industrial, Pharmaceutical (IP/BP/USP/EP)
- Packing
- 20 kg can
₹450 per kg
Minimum order 170 kg
Documents
- Certificate of analysis (COA) On request
- Safety data sheet (MSDS) On request
Specifications
| CAS number | 96-47-9 |
|---|---|
| Molecular formula | C5H10O |
| Molecular weight | 86.13 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 2-methyloxolane |
| InChIKey | JWUJQDFVADABEY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CC1CCCO1 |
| EC number | 202-507-4 |
| MDL number | MFCD00005367 |
| PubChem CID | 7301 |
| Isomer | 2-MTHF |
|---|
| Purity | 99.9 % |
|---|---|
| Grade | Industrial, Pharmaceutical (IP/BP/USP/EP) |
| Water content | ≤ 0.5 % |
| Packaging size | 20 kg can |
|---|---|
| Packaging type | Bottle, Drum |
| Country of origin | India |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing route | Petrochemical |
Description and applications
Methyl tetrahydrofuran (MTHF) is an organic compound with the formula C5H10O. It is a colorless, low-boiling liquid with a faint, sweet odor. MTHF is a derivative of tetrahydrofuran (THF) and features a methyl group replacing one of THF's hydrogens. It is valued as a solvent in chemical synthesis and industrial processes due to its high polarity, low toxicity, and ability to dissolve a wide range of substances. MTHF is considered more environmentally friendly compared to other solvents, as it is derived from renewable resources and has a lower environmental impact. It is used in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and polymer chemistry.
Applications
- Laboratory
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