2 Methyltetrahydrofuran

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2 Methyltetrahydrofuran

CAS Number : 96-47-9

Synonyms : 2-MeTHF; Tetrahydro-2-methylfuran; Methyltetrahydrofuran; 2-Methyloxolane

Chemical Formula :C₅H₁₀O

Product Introduction

2‑Methyltetrahydrofuran is a colourless, highly flammable cyclic ether solvent derived from biomass. It’s used as a greener, higher-boiling replacement for tetrahydrofuran (THF), especially in organometallic and biphasic reactions, and in lithium battery electrolytes.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Property Value
Appearance Colourless liquid
Density @ 20 °C 0.886–0.889 g/cm³
Boiling Point ~80 °C (racemate)
Melting Point ~–136 °C
Solubility in Water ~14 g/100 g @ 20 °C; inversely soluble
Vapour Pressure @20 °C ~136 hPa
Molecular Weight 86.13 g/mol

Applications

  • Alternative solvent:Replaces THF, DCM, DMSO, MTBE in green chemistry processes
  • Electrolyte component:Used in rechargeable lithium battery systems.
  • Organometallic reactions:Ideal for Grignard and biphasic syntheses due to improved separations.
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