2-Methyltetrahydrofuran

CAS: 96-47-9
Molecular formula: C₅H₁₀O
Molecular weight: 86.13

Nature: Colourless clear liquid. Smell as ether. Freezing point -136 , boiling point 80 and flashing point -11 . Relative density 0.8600 and refractive index 1.4046-1.4066. Soluble in organic solvents such as alcohol, ether, acetone, benzene and chloroform etc.

Application:It is main feedstock for synthesising medicines such as chloroquine phosphate, primaquine phosphate and so on. It is also used as solvent.

Packing: 160kgs net weight in a galvanized steel drum.

Quality standard: Q/ZTQ 14-2001
Appearance: Colourless clear liquid.
Assay (GC), %: 99.0MIN.
Water (K · F), %: 0.03 MAX.
Antioxidant (BHT), %: 0.015 0.040

Handling and storage: Store in an cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep away from sources of ignition, oxidizers, acids and alkalis.Store and transport under the rule of flammable chemicals.Shelf-life is two years.