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.
| 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 |
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