Description | |
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Catalogue Number | 109731 |
Synonyms | THF, Tetramethylene oxide, Oxolane, Butylene oxide |
Description | Tetrahydrofuran |
Overview | EMSURE® grade solvents are suitable for a broad spectrum of classical lab applications, and are frequently used in regulated and highly demanding lab applications. EMSURE® provides worldwide best and most extensive product specifications. We declare our EMSURE® range to be in compliance with the ACS, with the reagent part of the European Pharmacopoeia (Reag. Ph Eur) and also with the ISO standards. |
Product Information | |
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CAS number | 109-99-9 |
EC index number | 603-025-00-0 |
EC number | 203-726-8 |
Grade | ACS,Reag. Ph Eur |
Hill Formula | C₄H₈O |
Chemical formula | C₄H₈O |
Molar Mass | 72.11 g/mol |
HS Code | 2932 11 00 |
Structure formula Image |
Applications | |
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Application | Tetrahydrofuran for analysis EMSURE® ACS,Reag. Ph Eur. CAS 109-99-9, EC Number 203-726-8, chemical formula C₄H₈O. |
Physicochemical Information | |
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Boiling point | 65 - 66 °C (1013 hPa) |
Density | 0.89 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
Explosion limit | 1.5 - 12.4 %(V) |
Flash point | -21.5 °C |
Melting Point | -108.5 °C |
pH value | 7 - 8 (200 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C) |
Vapor pressure | 173 hPa (20 °C) |
Safety Information according to GHS | |
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Hazard Pictogram(s) | |
Hazard Statement(s) | H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H351: Suspected of causing cancer. EUH019: May form explosive peroxides. |
Precautionary Statement(s) | P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
RTECS | LU5950000 |
Storage class | 3 Flammable liquids |
WGK | WGK 1 slightly water endangering |
Disposal | 1 Strongly contaminated halogen-free organic solvents: container A. |
Safety Information | |
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Hazard Symbols | Irritant Flammable |
Categories of danger | highly flammable, carcinogenic, irritant |
R Phrase | R 11-19-40-36/37 Highly flammable.May form explosive peroxides.Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. |
S Phrase | S 16-29-33 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.Do not empty into drains.Take precautionary measures against static discharges. |
Storage and Shipping Information | |
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Storage | Store at +5°C to +30°C. |
Transport Information | |
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Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RID | UN 2056 , 3, II |
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGR | UN 2056 , 3, II |
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-Code | UN 2056 , 3, II |
Specifications | |
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Purity (GC) | ≥ 99.8 % |
Identity (IR) | conforms |
Appearance | clear |
Colour | ≤ 10 Hazen |
Density (d 20 °C/20 °C) | 0.885 - 0.895 |
Acidity | ≤ 0.0003 meq/g |
Alkalinity | ≤ 0.0002 meq/g |
Peroxides | conforms |
Peroxide (as H₂O₂) | ≤ 0.005 % |
Al (Aluminium) | ≤ 0.00005 % |
B (Boron) | ≤ 0.000002 % |
Ba (Barium) | ≤ 0.00001 % |
Ca (Calcium) | ≤ 0.00005 % |
Cd (Cadmium) | ≤ 0.000005 % |
Co (Cobalt) | ≤ 0.000002 % |
Cr (Chromium) | ≤ 0.000002 % |
Cu (Copper) | ≤ 0.000002 % |
Fe (Iron) | ≤ 0.00001 % |
Mg (Magnesium) | ≤ 0.000002 % |
Mn (Manganese) | ≤ 0.000002 % |
Ni (Nickel) | ≤ 0.000002 % |
Pb (Lead) | ≤ 0.00001 % |
Sn (Tin) | ≤ 0.00001 % |
Zn (Zinc) | ≤ 0.00001 % |
Evaporation residue | ≤ 0.0005 % |
Water | ≤ 0.03 % |
Stabilized with 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol (BHT). |