Poly(tetrahydrofuran)
ALDRICH/345334 - average Mn ~2,900
Synonym: α-Hydro-ω-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,4-butanediyl); Poly(1,4-butanediol); polyTHF
CAS Number: 25190-06-1
MDL Number: MFCD00148879
Linear Formula: H(OCH2CH2CH2CH2)nOH
Product Type: Chemical
| density | 0.97 g/mL at 25 °C |
| form | solid |
| InChI | 1S/C8H18O2/c1-3-5-6-10-8( |
| InChI key | BJZYYSAMLOBSDY-QMMMGPOBSA |
| mol wt | average Mn ~2,900 |
| mp | 30-43 °C |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | OCCCCO |
| vapor pressure | <0.01 mmHg ( 25 °C) |
| <1 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| Application: | PTHF can be used in the preparation of soft segment polyurethane for a variety of applications. It can also be used in the surface modification of cellulose fibers which can further be used as reinforcing polymerix materials. |
| General description: | Poly(tetrahydrofuran) (PTHF) is a polyether that can be prepared by the cationic polymerization of tetrahydrofuran in the presence of a variety of initiator systems. |
| Packaging: | 1, 3 L in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 25 mL in glass bottle |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 - H336 |
| Precautionary statements | P301 + P312 + P330 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | > 325.4 °F - Tag open cup |
| Flash Point(C) | > 163 °C - Tag open cup |
| mp | 30-43 °C |
| Density | 0.97 g/mL at 25 °C |
| UNSPSC | 12162002 |


