97-99-4

Basic information

• Product Name: Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
• Synonyms: TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ALCOHOL FCC;tetrahydro-2-furylmethanol tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol;2-Hydroxymethyl oxolane;2-Oxolanemethanol;Oxolane-2-methanol;Tetrahydrofuran-2-methanol;Tetrahydrofurfruyl Alcohol;Tetrahydrofurfuryl a
• CAS NO: 97-99-4
• Molecular Formula: C5H10O2
• Molecular Weight: 102.13
• EINECS: 202-625-6
• Product Categories: Building Blocks;C4 to C7;Chemical Synthesis;Heterocyclic Building Blocks;fine chemical;Solvent for fats, waxes, resins, in organic synthesis.;Pharmaceutical intermediates;Furan&Benzofuran;Furans
• Mol File: 97-99-4.mol

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: -80 °C
• Boiling Point: 178 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: 183 °F
• Appearance: Clear/Liquid
• Density: 1.0543
• Vapor Density: 3.52 (vs air)
• Vapor Pressure: 2.3 mm Hg ( 39 °C)
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.452(lit.)
• Storage Temp.: Store below +30°C.
• Solubility: acetone: miscible(lit.)
• Explosive Limit: 1.5-9.7%(V)
• Water Solubility: soluble
• Sensitive: Hygroscopic
• Merck: 14,9213
• BRN: 102723
• CAS DataBase Reference: Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol(97-99-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol(97-99-4)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xi,T
• Statements: 36-62-61
• Safety Statements: 39-36/37/39
• RIDADR: NA 1993 / PGIII
• WGK Germany: 2
• RTECS: LU2450000
• TSCA: Yes
• Hazardous Substances Data: 97-99-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Health Hazard

Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.

Chemical Properties

Colorless to light yellow liqui

Reactivity Profile

Acetyl bromide reacts violently with alcohols or water [Merck 11th ed. 1989]. Mixtures of alcohols with concentrated sulfuric acid and strong hydrogen peroxide can cause explosions. Example: An explosion will occur if dimethylbenzylcarbinol is added to 90% hydrogen peroxide then acidified with concentrated sulfuric acid. Mixtures of ethyl alcohol with concentrated hydrogen peroxide form powerful explosives. Mixtures of hydrogen peroxide and 1-phenyl-2-methyl propyl alcohol tend to explode if acidified with 70% sulfuric acid [Chem. Eng. News 45(43):73. 1967; J, Org. Chem. 28:1893. 1963]. Alkyl hypochlorites are violently explosive. They are readily obtained by reacting hypochlorous acid and alcohols either in aqueous solution or mixed aqueous- carbon tetrachloride solutions. Chlorine plus alcohols would similarly yield alkyl hypochlorites. They decompose in the cold and explode on exposure to sunlight or heat. Tertiary hypochlorites are less unstable than secondary or primary hypochlorites [NFPA 491 M 1991]. Base-catalysed reactions of isocyanates with alcohols should be carried out in inert solvents. Such reactions in the absence of solvents often occur with explosive violence [Wischmeyer 1969].

Air & Water Reactions

Denser than water and soluble in water.

General Description

A clear colorless liquid with a mild odor. Flash point 167°F. Vapors are heavier than air.

Uses

Solvent for vinyl resins; dyes for leather; chlorinated rubber; cellulose esters; solvent softener for nylon; vegetable oils; coupling agent; organic synthesis.

InChI:InChI=1/C5H10O2/c6-4-5-2-1-3-7-5/h5-6H,1-4H2

Upstream product

• 98-00-0 Furfuryl alcohol 
• 98-01-1 Furfural 
• 1333-74-0 Hydrogen 

Downstream Products

• 82500-35-4 1-TETRAHYDROFURFURYL-PIPERAZINE 
• 14484-47-0 Deflazacort 
• 3003-84-7 Tetrahydrofurfuryl chloride 
• 110-87-2 3,4-Dihydro-2H-pyran 
• 26116-12-1 2-(Aminomethyl)-1-ethylpyrrolidine 
• 1192-30-9 Tetrahydrofurfuryl bromide 
• 111-29-5 1,5-Pentanediol 
• 87392-05-0 (R)-(+)-2-Tetrahydrofuroic acid 
• 637-64-9 TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ACETATE