- Primary category
- Specialty Chemicals & Intermediates
- Product Family
- Specialty Solvents & Process Fluids
Product overview
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) is a high-solvency cyclic ether used in synthesis, polymerization, resins, coatings and analytical processes. Procurement should define assay, water, peroxide, stabilizer, residue and anhydrous or inhibitor-free requirements.
Function & Usage
- Applications
Provides functional performance in the following evaluated uses: Pharmaceutical and fine-chemical synthesis, Polymerization and resin processing, Coatings, adhesives and specialty formulations, High-purity process and analytical applications. Final suitability depends on grade, formulation testing and destination-market requirements.
Product information
- Applications:
- Pharmaceutical and fine-chemical synthesis, Polymerization and resin processing, Coatings, adhesives and specialty formulations, High-purity process and analytical applications
- Hazard / Transport:
- Highly flammable liquid and vapor and may form explosive peroxides during storage. Harmful exposure and suspected carcinogenicity classifications may apply; commonly transported as UN 2056, Class 3, Packing Group II. Any UN number, hazard class or packing group applies only when confirmed for the quoted concentration and physical form in the current grade-specific SDS.
- Storage:
- Store tightly sealed under the supplier-specified stabilizer and atmosphere in a cool, dark and well-ventilated flammable-liquid area. Protect from heat, sparks, air, oxidizers and moisture and monitor peroxide levels before concentration or distillation.