General description
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.
Application
Tetrahydrofuran was used as a solvent in the formation of diacetylinic polymers.
It may be used in the following processes:
- Formation of butyrolactone (BTL) by green oxidation method.
- Aqueous THF solution to modify the polystyrene surface by swelling process.
- As a solvent for lignin depolymerization to isolate phenolic monomer.
Packaging
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Other Notes
"Greener alternatives are available for many THF applications, 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran (673277) and Cyclopentyl methyl ether (791962)
Read more about THF alternatives:
2-Methyltetrahydroun (2-MeTHF): A biomass-Derived solvent with Broad Applications in Organic Chemistry
The toxicological assessment of cyclopentyl methyl ether (CPME) as a green solvent"
Pure-Pac® II containers require the Micromatic MacroValve coupler for dispensing solvents, Z560723.
Legal Information
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- UPC:
- 51111656
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- 401757-6X1L
