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Monument Chemical 2-Methyl Tetrahydrofuran (2-MeTHF)

Monument Chemical 2-Methyl Tetrahydrofuran (2-MeTHF) is a clear, colorless liquid. 2‐MeTHF is used as a specialty solvent, mainly as a higher boiling substitute for Tetrahydrofuran.

Chemical Name: 2- Methyltetrahydrofuran

CAS Number: 96-47-9

Chemical Family: Ethers, Furan & Furanics

Synonyms: (±)-2-Methyltetrahydrofuran, 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran, MTHF, NSC 2115, Tetrahydro-2-methylfuran, Tetrahydrosylvan

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Identification & Functionality

Base Chemicals Functions
CAS No.
96-47-9
EC No.
202-507-4

Applications & Uses

Markets
End Use Applications
  • Extraction Solvent.
  • Grignard Reactions.
  • Organometallic Reaction.
  • Hydrogenation Dichloromethane Replacement Solvent.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Purity (excluding BHT)min. 99.9wt%GC-2034
Isopropanolmax. 0.015wt%GC-2034
n-Propanolmax. 0.015wt%GC-2034
2-Butanolmax. 0.025wt%GC-2034
BHT Inhibitor150 - 400ppmGC-2034
Watermax. 300ppmTM-1001
Peroxides (as H2O2)max. 15ppmTM-3042
Refractive Index (20°C)1.405 - 1.407TM-1015
Specific Gravity (20ºC)0.84 - 0.86TM-3022