2,5-Dimethoxytetrahydrofuran, cis + trans, 98%

Description

CAS: 696-59-3 | C6H12O3 | 132.159 g/mol

2,5-Dimethoxytetrahydrofuran is a tetrahydrofuran derivative that finds application in proteomics research and in organic synthesis. It is also used as an intermediate for atropine sulfate, which is an anticholinergic drug. Further, it acts as a precursor of butanediol. In addition to this, it is used as a photographic hardener and as disinfectant in formulations.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2,5-Dimethoxytetrahydrofuran is a tetrahydrofuran derivative that finds application in proteomics research and in organic synthesis. It is also used as an intermediate for atropine sulfate, which is an anticholinergic drug. Further, it acts as a precursor of butanediol. In addition to this, it is used as a photographic hardener and as disinfectant in formulations.

Solubility
Miscible with methanol, diethyl ether and tetrahydrofuran. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 696-59-3
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 132.159
• MDL Number: MFCD00005359
• InChI Key: GFISDBXSWQMOND-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2,5-dimethoxytetrahydrofuran, tetrahydro-2,5-dimethoxyfuran, furan, tetrahydro-2,5-dimethoxy, 2,5-dimethoxytetrahydrofurane, 2,5-dimethoxy-tetrahydrofuran, 2,5-dimethoxytetrahydrofuran, mixture of cis-and trans isomers, dimethoxytetrahydrofuran van, protectol dmt, furan,5-dimethoxy, dmthf
• PubChem CID: 79098
• IUPAC Name: 2,5-dimethoxyoxolane
• SMILES: COC1CCC(O1)OC

• Melting Point: -45°C
• Density: 1.02
• Boiling Point: 145°C to 147°C
• Quantity: 100 g
• Refractive Index: 1.418
• UN Number: UN3271
• Beilstein: 104261
• Solubility Information: Miscible with methanol,diethyl ether and tetrahydrofuran. Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 132.16
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2,5-Dimethoxytetrahydrofuran, cis + trans

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H319-H331
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H330-H226-H302-H315-H319-H335 Fatal if inhaled. Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P311-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ETHERS, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	211-797-1
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only