Tetrahydrofuran 99.95% (GW)

What is Tetrahydrofuran? It is an organic compound with the formula (CH₂)₄O. The compound is classified as heterocyclic compound, specifically a cyclic ether. It is a colourless, water-miscible organic liquid with low viscosity. It is mainly used as a precursor to polymers. Being polar and having a wide liquid range, THF is a versatile solvent. It is an isomer of another solvent, butanone.

Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality Tetrahydrofuran 99.95% ensuring reliable and consistent performance for all applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and bottled in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers to ensure safe handling and preserve product quality during transport.

Glass Winchester Bottle: Available in 500ml, 1L and 2.5L pack sizes. Our Glass Winchester bottles can store chemicals that may be sensitive to light due to filtering potentially harmful UV rays. Bottles are durable, versatile and perfect for storing products in the chemical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

Frequent Uses

Solvents
One main application of THF is as an industrial solvent for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and in varnishes. It is an aprotic solvent, moderately polar and can dissolve a wide range of nonpolar and polar chemical compounds. THF is water-miscible and can form solid clathrate hydrate structures with water at low temperatures.

Polymerisation
In the presence of strong acids, Tetrahydrofuran converts to a linear polymer called poly(tetramethylene ether) glycol (PTMEG), also known as polytetramethylene oxide (PTMO). This polymer is primarily used to make elastomeric polyurethane fibers like Lycra.

Degreaser
Often used industrially to degrease metal parts.

3D printing
THF is used as a solvent in 3D printing when printing with PLA, PETG and substantially similar filaments. It can be used to clean clogged 3D printer parts, to remove extruder lines and add a shine to the finished product as well as to solvent weld printed parts.

Liquid chromatography
It is a component in mobile phases for reversed-phase liquid chromatography. It has a greater elution strength than methanol or acetonitrile, but is less commonly used than these solvents.

• Used as an industrial solvent for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and in varnishes
• Used as a component in mobile phases for reversed-phase liquid chromatography
• Used as a solvent in 3D printing
• Used as a solvent in the laboratory

Minimum Assay: >99%
Molecular Formula: C4H8O
Molecular Weight: 72.11 g/mol
Melting Point: - 108 ° C
Boiling Point: 66° C
Refractive Index: 1.4070
Colour: < 20 APHA
Water: <0.03%
Peroxide: <0.015%
Stabiliser: 250-350ppm BHT

Cas Number: 109-99-9

Einecs Number: 203-726-8

HS Code / Commodity Code: 29321100

UN Number: 2056

Hazard Class: 3

Packing Group: 2

Hazard Phrases: H225,H302,H319,H335,H351

Prec Phrases: P210,P280,P301+P312,P330,P305+P351+P338,P370+P378,P403+P233