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108107 Tetrahydrofuran

for DNA and peptide synthesis (max. 0.005 % H₂O)

Tetrahydrofuran MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: THF, Tetramethylene oxide, Oxolane, Butylene oxide

CAS #: 109-99-9 EC Number: 203-726-8 Molar Mass: 72.11 g/mol Chemical Formula: C₄H₈O Hill Formula: C₄H₈O
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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
109-99-9203-726-8C₄H₈OC₄H₈O72.11 g/mol

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
1081071000 Glass bottle 1 l
1081079185 Barrel stainl. st. 185 l
Description
Catalogue Number108107
SynonymsTHF, Tetramethylene oxide, Oxolane, Butylene oxide
DescriptionTetrahydrofuran
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Product Information
CAS number109-99-9
EC index number603-025-00-0
EC number203-726-8
Hill FormulaC₄H₈O
Chemical formulaC₄H₈O
Molar Mass72.11 g/mol
HS Code2932 11 00
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point65 - 66 °C
Density0.89 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Explosion limit1.5 - 12.4 %(V)
Flash point-21.2 °C
Melting Point-108.44 °C
pH value7 - 8 (H₂O)
Vapor pressure170 hPa (20 °C)
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
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.
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
H351: Suspected of causing cancer.
EUH019: May form explosive peroxides.
Precautionary Statement(s)P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233: Keep container tightly closed.
P301 + P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
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.
Signal WordDanger
RTECSLU5950000
Storage class3 Flammable liquids
WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
Disposal1
Strongly contaminated halogen-free organic solvents: container A.
Safety Information
Categories of dangerhighly flammable, carcinogenic, irritant
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +2°C to +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 2056 , 3, II
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 2056 , 3, II
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 2056 , 3, II
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Purity (GC)≥ 99.9 %
Identity (IR)conforms
Color≤ 10 Hazen
Acidity≤ 0.0005 meq/g
Alkalinity≤ 0.0002 meq/g
Peroxide (as H₂O₂)≤ 0.005 %
Evaporation residue≤ 10 mg/l
Water≤ 0.005 %
The product is stabilized with 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol (BHT).
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
1081071000 04022536100326
1081079185 04027269298302

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Categories

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