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Tetrahydrofuran, 99%, stab. with 250-350ppm BHT
Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Tetrahydrofuran is used as a solvent in Grignard reagent formation processes, pharmaceutical steroids and in the preparation of organometallic reagents. It is used for HPLC, spectrophotometry and environmental testing. It is used as a resin solvent in flexographic inks for plastics coating deposition for audio and video tapes. It is used in PVC and CPVC pipe cements, polyurethane coatings and in PVC film castings.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Highly flammable. Oxidizes readily in air to form unstable peroxides. THF exhibits high volatility and an extremely low freezing point. Keep the container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use.
Spécification
Spécification
| Melting Point | -108°C |
| Density | 0.889 |
| Quantity | 2500 mL |
| Flash Point | −17°C (1°F) |
| Odor | Ether-like |
| Refractive Index | 1.407 |
| UN Number | UN2056 |
| Beilstein | 102391 |
| Merck Index | 14,9211 |
| Boiling Point | 66°C |
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Sécurité et traitement
- Tetrahydrofuran
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Carcinogenicity Category 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
- 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.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contain: 2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methyl-Phenol, tetrahydrofuran
RUO – Research Use Only
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