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2-Methyltetrahydrofuran Structure

2-Methyltetrahydrofuran

Chemical Properties

Melting point -136 °C
Boiling point 78-80 °C(lit.)
Density  0.86 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure  136 hPa (20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.406(lit.)
Flash point 10.4 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  150g/l
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless
explosive limit 1.2-5.7%(V)
Water Solubility  15 g/100 mL (25 C)
FreezingPoint  -136℃
BRN  102448
Dielectric constant 6.97
Stability Stable, but highly flammable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases. May form explosive peroxides in storage, so often supplied with an inhibitor added.
LogP 1.1 at 20℃
CAS DataBase Reference 96-47-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Furan, tetrahydro-2-methyl-(96-47-9)
EPA Substance Registry System Furan, tetrahydro-2-methyl- (96-47-9)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes  F,Xi
Risk Statements  11-19-36/37-2017/11/19
Safety Statements  16-23-39-33-26
RIDADR  UN 2536 3/PG 2
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  LU2800000
Autoignition Temperature 270 °C
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29321900
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 300 - 2000 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rat > 2000 mg/kg

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