Tetrohydrofurfuryl Alcohol (THFA)

Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol

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97-99-4

C5H10O2

InChIKey=BSYVTEYKTMYBMK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

102.132

102.13

202-625-6

1159

15434

1993

DTXSID1029128

Colorless liquid

29321300

Alcohols, Phenols, Phenol Alcohols

29.46

-0.1

Colorless to pale yellow liquid

1.0544 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C

<-80 °C

178 °C @ Press: 760 Torr

74ºC

1.451-1.453

Solubility in water: miscible

Packaging integrity, light loading, warehouse ventilation, away from open flame, high temperature, and oxidants stored separately

Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 0.186

Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.5

LD50 orally in Rabbit: 1600 mg/kg

Lower flammable limit: 1.5% by volume; Upper flammable limit: 9.7% by volume

vol% in air: 1.5.7

Mild odor

Occurs in two isomeric forms: D-isomer (levorotatory), L-isomer (dextrorotatory).|Octane number: 82.5; Kauributanol value: 71.5|Dilution ratio (lacquer ingredients): 4.5; dielectric constant at 23 °C: 13.6; heat capacity at 30-37 °C: 0.432 cal/g/deg C|In org synth undergoes reactions of primary alc, while ring exhibits characteristics of saturated cyclic ether.|Coefficient of expansion: 0.00052

Denser than water and soluble in water.

Alcohols and Polyols

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].

540 °F (282 °C)|280 °C

708.6 cal/g/mole @ constant vol

Lower flammable limit: 1.5% by volume; Upper flammable limit: 9.7% by volume

As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges can be generated.

51.55 kJ/mol