Tetrahydrofuran (HPLC), Fisher Chemical™

HPLC mobile phase for analytical and preparative separations

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

109-99-9

Molecular Formula

C4H8O

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

72.11

MDL Number

MFCD00005356

InChI Key

WYURNTSHIVDZCO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonym

tetrahydrofuran, furan, tetrahydro, butylene oxide, furanidine, hydrofuran, tetramethylene oxide, oxacyclopentane, 1,4-epoxybutane, tetrahydrofuranne, tetraidrofurano

PubChem CID

8028

ChEBI

CHEBI:26911

IUPAC Name

oxolane

SMILES

C1CCOC1

pH

7 to 8

Melting Point

-108.4°C

Absorbance

Pass Test, 1.0 AU max. at 210nm, 0.6 AU max. at 215nm, 0.3 AU max. at 230nm, 0.1 AU max. at 254nm

Color

Colorless

Density

0.880g/cm³

Boiling Point

66°C

Quantity

1 L

Flash Point

−21°C(−69.8deg;C)

Identification

Pass Test

Packaging

Safe-Cote™ Amber Glass 

Physical Form

Liquid

Residue after Evaporation

5ppm max.

Assay Percent Range

99.9% min by GC

Linear Formula

CH₂(CH₂)₂CH₂O

Vapor Pressure

200mbar at 20°C

Viscosity

0.55 cP at 20°C

UN Number

2056

Water

0.02% max.

Formula Weight

72.11

Percent Purity

≥99.9%

Grade

Mobile phase for HPLC applications

Chemical Name or Material

Tetrahydrofuran

Hazard Statement

DANGER!

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview
Flammable liquid and vapor. Possible cancer hazard May cause cancer based on animal data. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. May cause central nervous system effects. Hygroscopic. Use personal protective equipment. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. If peroxide formation is suspected, do not open or move container. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air.

NFPA

Health:2
Flammability:3
Instability:1

DOTInformation

DOT Class 3, : Flammable Liquid

SDS

Hazard Statement

DANGER!

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview
Flammable liquid and vapor. Possible cancer hazard May cause cancer based on animal data. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. May cause central nervous system effects. Hygroscopic. Use personal protective equipment. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. If peroxide formation is suspected, do not open or move container. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air.

NFPA

Health:2
Flammability:3
Instability:1

DOTInformation

DOT Class 3, : Flammable Liquid

SDS