2-Methyltetrahydrofuran

Basic Info

Chemical Name	2-Methyltetrahydrofuran
Synonyms	2-methyl tetrahydrofuran; 2-methyl-THF; METHF; Tetrahydrosylvan; methyl-tetrahydrofuran;
CAS No.	96-47-9
Molecular Formula	C5H10O
Molecular Weight	86.1323
PSA	9.23
LogP	1.1853

Properties

Appearance & Physical State	Clear,colorless liquid
Density	0.86
Boiling Point	78-80ºC
Melting Point	-136ºC
Freezing Point	-136℃
Flash Point	-11ºC
Refractive Index	1.4046-1.4066
Water Solubility	15 g/100 mL (25 C)
Stability	Stable, but highly flammable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases. May form explosive peroxides in storage, so often supplied with an inhibitor added.
Storage Condition	Flammables area

Safety Info

Hazard Class	3
HS Code	2932190090
Packing Group	II
RIDADR	UN 2536

Application

It is mainly used as a replacement for THF in specialized applications for its better performance, such as to obtain higher reaction temperatures, or easier separations (as, unlike THF, it is not miscible with water). It is derived from furfural and is usable as a biofuel.