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2-Methyltetrahydrofuran , Water -free, ≥99%, no stabilizer , 96-47-9

Synonym(s):
2-MeTHF;2-Methyltetrahydrofuran ZerO2;Degassed and low oxygen 2-methyltetrahydrofuran;Tetrahydro-2-methylfuran;Tetrahydrosilvan

CAS NO.:96-47-9

Empirical Formula: C5H10O

Molecular Weight: 86.13

MDL number: MFCD00005367

EINECS: 202-507-4

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -136 °C
Boiling point: 78-80 °C(lit.)
Density  0.86 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure  136 hPa (20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.406(lit.)
Flash point: 10.4 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  150g/l
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless
explosive limit 1.2-5.7%(V)
Water Solubility  15 g/100 mL (25 C)
FreezingPoint  -136℃
BRN  102448
Dielectric constant 6.97
Stability: Stable, but highly flammable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases. May form explosive peroxides in storage, so often supplied with an inhibitor added.
LogP 1.1 at 20℃
CAS DataBase Reference 96-47-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Furan, tetrahydro-2-methyl-(96-47-9)
EPA Substance Registry System Furan, tetrahydro-2-methyl- (96-47-9)

Description and Uses

2-Methyltetrahydrofuran (MeTHF or 2-MTHF) is a bio-based solvent that is recognized as the most favorable of ether solvents. The relatively high boiling point (80℃) and low melting point (-137℃) provide a broad temperature range for a myriad of processing conditions. It is a potential greener solvent alternative for organic synthesis. It shows resistance to reduction by lithium making it a promising candidate as electrolytes in lithium batteries. Its polarity and Lewis base strength is intermediate between tetrahydrofuran (THF) and diethyl ether. The ring opening reaction of 2-MTHF has been studied using acid chloride and iodide.

2-Methyltetrahydrofuran may be used as solvent for phosphatidylserine synthesis.
It may be used as an alternative solvent to:

  • DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) or MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) in the C-C bond forming reactions catalyzed by lyase enzyme.
  • THF in the reaction between Grignard reagents and carbonyl compounds.
  • Methylene chloride in some biphase reactions.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS05,GHS07
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H225-H302-H315-H318
Precautionary statements  P210-P233-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  F,Xi
Risk Statements  11-19-36/37-2017/11/19
Safety Statements  16-23-39-33-26
RIDADR  UN 2536 3/PG 2
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  LU2800000
Autoignition Temperature 270 °C
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29321900
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 300 - 2000 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rat > 2000 mg/kg

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