Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (THFA) is an organic compound with the formula HOCH2C4H7O. In terms of its structure, it consists of a tetrahydrofuran ring substituted in the 2-position with a hydroxymethyl group. It is a colorless liquid that is used as a specialty solvent and synthetic intermediate, e.g. to 3,4-dihydropyran. It is prepared by hydrogenation of furfural. It is a precursor to 1,5-pentanediol.
Structural Formula:
CAS NO.: 97-99-4
Appearance: Has micro smell and has hygroscopicity, can miscible with water, alcohol, acetone, chloroform and benzene, immiscible with paraffin hydrocarbon.
Items | Standards |
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Appearance | Colorless to right yellow liquid |
Purity(%) | ≥99 |
Furfuryl alcohol(%) | 0.08 |
Moisture (%) | ≤0.10 |
Density(D420)g/cm3 | 1.051-1.054 |
Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol is mainly used as a solvent for coatings, resins and oils and as a cleaning agent for electronic products. Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol also used as lubricant, dispersant and plasticizer in printing and dyeing industry.
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