2-Methyltetrahydrofuran
Synonym: Tetrahydro-2-Methylfuran; 2-Methyloxolane; MTHF; Tetrahydrosylvan
Molecular formula:C5H10O
Molecular weight:86.13
CAS:96-47-9
Nature:Colourless clear liquid. Smell as ether. Freezing point-136 centidegree, boiling point 80 centidegree and flashing point -11 centidegree. Relative density 0.8600 and refractive index 1.4046-1.4066. Soluble in organic solvents such as alcohol, ether, acetone, benzene and chloroform etc.
Appearance:Colourless clear liquid.
Assay(GC):99.5%min
Water(KF): 0.03%max
Antioxidant(BHT):0.015-0.040
Packing:165kgs net weight in a galvanized steel drum.
Application:It is main feedstock for synthesising medicines such as chloroquine phosphate, primaquine phosphate and so on. It is also used as solvent.
