Tetrahydrofuran CAS 109-99-9 THF

Tetrahydrofuran

Name	Tetrahydrofuran; Furanidine;THF
Synonyms	1,4-Epoxybutane; Butylene oxide; Cyclotetramethylene oxide
Molecular Structure
Molecular Formula	C4H8O
Molecular Weight	72.11
CAS Registry Number	109-99-9
EC Number	203-726-8

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Uses:

Organic synthesis solvent: 

Excellent polar ether solvent, widely used in Grignard reactions, metal hydride reactions, and various organic syntheses.

Polymer raw material: 

Key precursor for producing PTMEG, used in spandex fibers and polyurethane elastomers.

Pharmaceutical & agrochemical intermediate: 

Used in synthesis of progesterone, rifamycin, and agrochemicals like fenbutatin oxide.

Industrial additive: 

Used in surface coatings, inks, synthetic leather treatment, precision tape cleaning, electroplating, and electronics cleaning.