2-Methyltetrahydrofuran, 99%, stab. with ca 150-400ppm BHT

Description

CAS: 96-47-9 | C5H10O | 86.134 g/mol

2-Methyltetrahydrofuran acts as a solvent in organic synthesis. It is considered as a replacement for terahydrofuran due to its higher reaction temperature and easy separation after reaction. It is also useful in the electrolyte formulation for secondary lithium electrodes and as a component in alternative fuels. Further, it is used as a solvent for spectroscopic studies at -196⁰C. It also acts as a solvent for Grignard reagent in organometallic reactions. In addition to this, it plays an important role as a motor fuel.

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Applications
2-Methyltetrahydrofuran acts as a solvent in organic synthesis. It is considered as a replacement for terahydrofuran due to its higher reaction temperature and easy separation after reaction. It is also useful in the electrolyte formulation for secondary lithium electrodes and as a component in alternative fuels. Further, it is used as a solvent for spectroscopic studies at -196⁰C. It also acts as a solvent for Grignard reagent in organometallic reactions. In addition to this, it plays an important role as a motor fuel.

Solubility
Miscible with water and most organic solvents.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 96-47-9
• Molecular Formula: C5H10O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 86.134
• MDL Number: MFCD00005367
• InChI Key: JWUJQDFVADABEY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-methyltetrahydrofuran, methyltetrahydrofuran, tetrahydrosylvan, tetrahydro-2-methylfuran, furan, tetrahydro-2-methyl, furan, 2-methyl-tetrahydro, 2-methyl tetrahydrofuran, 2-methyl-tetrahydrofuran, 2-methyl-tetrahydro-furan, methyl tetrahydrofuran
• PubChem CID: 7301
• IUPAC Name: 2-methyloxolane
• SMILES: CC1CCCO1

• Melting Point: -136°C
• Density: 0.856
• Boiling Point: 80°C to 82°C
• Quantity: 500 mL
• Refractive Index: 1.406
• UN Number: UN2536
• Beilstein: 102448
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water and most organic solvents.
• Formula Weight: 86.13
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran, stabilized with ≈150 to 400ppm BHT

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H302-H315-H318-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P330-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: METHYLTETRAHYDROFURAN
EINECSNumber	202-507-4
RTECSNumber	LU2800000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only