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:''For other uses of 'THF', see THF (disambiguation)''
'Tetrahydrofuran' is a heterocyclic organic compound. It is a clear, low-viscosity liquid with a diethyl ether-like smell. It is one of the most polar ethers and is used as a solvent of intermediate polarity in chemical reactions. THF is an aprotic, electron donating solvent with a dielectric constant of 7.6. THF is the fully hydrogenated analog of the aromatic compound furan.
THF is a moderately polar, aprotic solvent. It is able to dissolve a wide range of compounds.
Diethyl ether can often be substituted with THF, especially when a higher-boiling solvent is required. Thus THF, like diethyl ether, is often used for hydroborations used to synthesize primary alcohols. Both ethers have an oxygen atom which can coordinate to the electron-deficient boron atom, forming an adduct. Similarly, THF or diethyl ether are often used as solvents for Grignard reagents because of the oxygen atom's ability to coordinate to the magnesium atom on the Grignard reagent. In addition, the oxygen atom has no acid hydrogen that can undergo acid-base reaction with the Grignard reagent. 2-methyltetrahydrofuran has become a popular THF alternative, based on its similar properties to THF, but having a lower melting point (useful for lower temperature reactions), as well as having a higher boiling point (useful for solvent retention under reflux).
THF is often used in polymer science. For example, it can be used to dissolve rubber prior to determining its molecular mass using gel permeation chromatography.
THF can be polymerized by strong acids to give a linear polymer called poly(tetramethylene ether) glycol (PTMEG),(CAS Registry Number, [25190-06-1]. The primary use of this polymer is to make elastomeric polyurethane fibers like Spandex.[1].
It is often used industrially to degrease metal parts.
THF can be synthesized by catalytic hydrogenation of furan[2].
The major industrial process for making THF is the acid-catalyzed dehydration of 1,4-butanediol.[3]. Du Pont developed a process for producing THF by oxidizing n-butane to crude maleic anhydride, followed by catalytic hydrogenation of maleic anhydride to THF. [4]
THF tends to form peroxides on storage. As a result, THF should not be distilled to dryness, which can leave a residue of highly-explosive peroxides. Commercial THF is therefore often inhibited with BHT.
★ International Chemical Safety Card 0578
★ NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
★ THF usage on Organic Syntheses
★ THF info
★ U.S. OSHA info on THF
★ 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran, An alternative to Tetrahydrofuran and Dichloromethane
★ Tetrahydrafuran (THF) Storage and Handling
1.
2. Morrison, Robert Thornton; Boyd, Robert Neilson: ''Organic Chemistry'', 2nd ed., Allyn and Bacon 1972, p 569
3.
4. ''Merck Index of Chemicals and Drugs'', 9th ed. monograph 8929
★ Loudon, G. Mark. ''Organic Chemistry 4th ed.'' New York: Oxford University Press. 2002. pg 318.
★ The Trapp mixture extends the temperature range applicability of THF as a solvent.
| Tetrahydrofuran | |
|---|---|
 Skeletal formula of tetrahydrofuran  Space-filling model of THF | |
| General | |
| Systematic name | Oxacyclopentane |
| Other names | THF, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-epoxybutane, butylene oxide, cyclotetramethylene oxide, oxacyclopentane, diethylene oxide, oxolane, furanidine, hydrofuran, tetra-methylene oxide |
| Molecular formula | C4H8O |
| SMILES | C1CCCO1 |
| Molar mass | 72.11 g/mol |
| Appearance | colorless liquid |
| CAS number | [109-99-9] |
| Properties | |
| Density and phase | 0.8892 g/cm3 @ 20 °C, liquid |
| Solubility in water | Miscible |
| Melting point | -108.4 °C (164.75 K) |
| Boiling point | 66 °C (339.15 K) |
| Viscosity | 0.48 cP at 25 °C |
| Index of refraction, ''n''D | 1.409 |
| Structure | |
| Molecular shape | envelope |
| Dipole moment | 1.63 D (gas) |
| Hazards | |
| MSDS | External MSDS |
| EU classification | Flammable ('F') Irritant ('Xi') |
| NFPA 704 | |
| R-phrases | , , |
| S-phrases | , , |
| Flash point | -14 °C |
| RTECS number | LU5950000 |
| Supplementary data page | |
| Structure and properties | ''n'', εr, etc. |
| Thermodynamic data | Phase behaviour Solid, liquid, gas |
| Spectral data | UV, IR, NMR, MS |
| Related compounds | |
| Related heterocycles | Furan Pyrrolidine Dioxane |
| Related compounds | Diethyl ether |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) | |
:''For other uses of 'THF', see THF (disambiguation)''
'Tetrahydrofuran' is a heterocyclic organic compound. It is a clear, low-viscosity liquid with a diethyl ether-like smell. It is one of the most polar ethers and is used as a solvent of intermediate polarity in chemical reactions. THF is an aprotic, electron donating solvent with a dielectric constant of 7.6. THF is the fully hydrogenated analog of the aromatic compound furan.
| Contents |
| Uses |
| Preparation |
| Precautions |
| External links |
| References |
| See also |
| External links |
Uses
THF is a moderately polar, aprotic solvent. It is able to dissolve a wide range of compounds.
Diethyl ether can often be substituted with THF, especially when a higher-boiling solvent is required. Thus THF, like diethyl ether, is often used for hydroborations used to synthesize primary alcohols. Both ethers have an oxygen atom which can coordinate to the electron-deficient boron atom, forming an adduct. Similarly, THF or diethyl ether are often used as solvents for Grignard reagents because of the oxygen atom's ability to coordinate to the magnesium atom on the Grignard reagent. In addition, the oxygen atom has no acid hydrogen that can undergo acid-base reaction with the Grignard reagent. 2-methyltetrahydrofuran has become a popular THF alternative, based on its similar properties to THF, but having a lower melting point (useful for lower temperature reactions), as well as having a higher boiling point (useful for solvent retention under reflux).
THF is often used in polymer science. For example, it can be used to dissolve rubber prior to determining its molecular mass using gel permeation chromatography.
THF can be polymerized by strong acids to give a linear polymer called poly(tetramethylene ether) glycol (PTMEG),(CAS Registry Number, [25190-06-1]. The primary use of this polymer is to make elastomeric polyurethane fibers like Spandex.[1].
It is often used industrially to degrease metal parts.
Preparation
THF can be synthesized by catalytic hydrogenation of furan[2].
The major industrial process for making THF is the acid-catalyzed dehydration of 1,4-butanediol.[3]. Du Pont developed a process for producing THF by oxidizing n-butane to crude maleic anhydride, followed by catalytic hydrogenation of maleic anhydride to THF. [4]
Precautions
THF tends to form peroxides on storage. As a result, THF should not be distilled to dryness, which can leave a residue of highly-explosive peroxides. Commercial THF is therefore often inhibited with BHT.
External links
★ International Chemical Safety Card 0578
★ NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
★ THF usage on Organic Syntheses
★ THF info
★ U.S. OSHA info on THF
★ 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran, An alternative to Tetrahydrofuran and Dichloromethane
★ Tetrahydrafuran (THF) Storage and Handling
References
1.
2. Morrison, Robert Thornton; Boyd, Robert Neilson: ''Organic Chemistry'', 2nd ed., Allyn and Bacon 1972, p 569
3.
4. ''Merck Index of Chemicals and Drugs'', 9th ed. monograph 8929
★ Loudon, G. Mark. ''Organic Chemistry 4th ed.'' New York: Oxford University Press. 2002. pg 318.
See also
★ The Trapp mixture extends the temperature range applicability of THF as a solvent.
External links
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