Tetrahydrofuran

Tetrahydrofuran (THF) is a transparent, colourless, and volatile liquid soluble in water. The chemical formula C4H8O exhibits a low viscosity at standard temperature and has an odour resembling diethyl ether. It is recognized for its pronounced polarity among ethers.

Properties Of Tetrahydrofuran

Applications of Tetrahydrofuran

• Solvent: Tetrahydrofuran is widely used as a solvent in organic synthesis, polymer processing, and analytical chemistry. It is particularly valuable for its ability to dissolve both polar and nonpolar compounds, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, including extraction, crystallization, and reaction media.
• Polymer Processing: THF is utilized as a solvent and processing aid in the production of various polymers, including polyurethanes, polyesters, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It serves as a reaction medium for polymerization reactions, facilitates polymer dissolution, and improves the flow properties of polymer melts.
• Grignard Reactions: Tetrahydrofuran is commonly used as a solvent for Grignard reactions, which are important synthetic transformations in organic chemistry. It stabilizes reactive Grignard reagents and promotes their reaction with various electrophiles to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: THF is employed in the pharmaceutical industry as a solvent for the formulation of drug products, particularly for poorly water-soluble compounds. It enhances the solubility and bioavailability of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in dosage forms such as injections, oral solutions, and topical formulations.
• Laboratory Applications: Tetrahydrofuran is extensively used in laboratories for various analytical and preparative procedures, including chromatography, spectroscopy, and sample preparation. It is a common solvent for HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography) and GC (gas chromatography) applications due to its excellent solvating properties and low UV absorbance.

Packaging Options

• Drums.

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