Tetrahydrofuran, 99.6%, ACS reagent, stabilized with BHT, ACROS Organics™

Brand:  Acros Organics 164240010

Product Code. 10032030

Chemical Identifiers

• Chemical Name or Material: Tetrahydrofuran
• CAS: 128-37-0
• Assay: 99.6%
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₈O
• MDL Number: MFCD00005356

• Name Note: p.a.
• Purity Grade: ACS Reagent Grade
• Assay Percent Range: 99.6%
• Formula Weight: 72.11
• Synonym: THF

Specifications

• Chemical Name or Material: Tetrahydrofuran
• CAS: 128-37-0
• Purity Grade: ACS Reagent Grade
• Assay: 99.6%
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₈O
• MDL Number: MFCD00005356
• Fieser: 01,1140; 02,398; 03,278; 05,649; 06,570
• Synonym: THF
• Calcium (Ca): 0.5ppm max.
• Density: 0.8800g/mL
• Lead (Pb): 0.05ppm max.
• Peroxides: 0.005% max.
• Residue after Ignition: 0.002% max.
• Stabilizer: 75 to 400ppm BHT
• Flash Point: −21°C
• Boiling Point: 66.0°C
• Melting Point: − 108.4°C

• Name Note: p.a.
• Acidity Alkalinity: 0.0002 meq/g (corresp. 0.0012% max. HOAc)
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Assay Percent Range: 99.6%
• Formula Weight: 72.11
• Beilstein: 17, 10
• Merck Index: 15, 9356
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: miscible. Other solubilities: soluble in methanol, ethanol, 2-propanol, dmf,, methylene chloride and acetone
• Copper (Cu): 0.05ppm max.
• Iron (Fe): 0.5ppm max.
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Refractive Index: 1.407
• Specific Gravity: 0.88
• Water: 0.03% max. (Coulometric)
• Viscosity: 0.55 mPa.s (20°C)
• Color: Clear
• Quantity: 1L

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Tetrahydrofuran

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Carcinogenicity Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• EUH019-May form explosive peroxides.

Precautionary Statement

• 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.