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Synonym(s):
Oxolan-2-yl methanol, THFA, NSC 15434, Tetrahydro-2-furanmethanol
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H10O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
102.13
Beilstein:
102723
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
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vapor density
3.52 (vs air)
Quality Level
vapor pressure
2.3 mmHg ( 39 °C)
Assay
98%
expl. lim.
9.7 %
refractive index
n20/D 1.452 (lit.)
bp
178 °C (lit.)
mp
−80 °C (lit.)
density
1.054 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
SMILES string
OCC1CCCO1
InChI
1S/C5H10O2/c6-4-5-2-1-3-7-5/h5-6H,1-4H2
InChI key
BSYVTEYKTMYBMK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol is a non-carcinogenic, biodegradable, protic solvent.
Application
- Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (THFA) is a solvent modifier for sodium borohydride used in enantioselective reduction of aromatic imines or ketones to the corresponding alcohols.
- It can be used to synthesize tetrahydrofurfuryl acetate, tetrahydrofurfuryl propionate and tetrahydrofurfuryl butyrate, which are used as flavoring agents in food industry.
- Application of THFA as a solvent for water-based colorants; coupling solvent for agricultural formulations such as pesticides, fungicides and herbicides; plasticizer for paints and varnishes are reported.
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Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Repr. 1B
WGK
WGK 2
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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Encyclopedia of food & color additives.
Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives (1996)
Fenaroli's handbook of flavor ingredients.
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Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives (1996)
CLH report: `Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (THFA)?.
unpublished (2011)
Enantioselective borohydride reduction catalyzed by optically active cobalt complexes.
Yamada T, et al.
Chemistry?A European Journal , 9(18), 4485-4509 (2003)
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