Tetrahidrofurano

C₄H₈O

IUPAC: Oxolane

CAS: 109-99-9

Descripción general

Tetrahydrofuran (THF) is a cyclic ether widely used as a laboratory and industrial solvent. It is the preferred solvent for Grignard and organolithium reactions and dissolves PVC, making it useful for PVC pipe cement. It can form explosive peroxides on prolonged air exposure.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 8 1,0080
Carbono C 4 12,0110
Oxígeno O 1 15,9990

Composición elemental

Usos

  • Grignard reaction solvent
  • PVC pipe cement solvent
  • Polymer chemistry
  • Pharmaceutical production

Datos curiosos

  • The purple color of PVC pipe primer/cement comes from dyes dissolved in THF-based solvent

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Forms explosive peroxides
  • ⚠ Highly flammable
  • ⚠ CNS depressant
  • ⚠ May cause liver damage

Estructura

SMILES

C1CCOC1

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
liquid
Masa molar
72,11 g/mol
Densidad
0,8890 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
-108,4 °C
Punto de ebullición
66,0 °C
Solubilidad
miscible

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
72,0575
XLogP
0,5
TPSA
9,2 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
1
Enlaces rotables
0
Átomos pesados
5
Complejidad
22,0

También conocido como

THF

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tetrahidrofurano?
Tetrahidrofurano (C₄H₈O) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Oxolane.
What is the molecular weight of Tetrahidrofurano?
Tetrahidrofurano has a molar mass of 72.107 g/mol.
What state is Tetrahidrofurano at room temperature?
Tetrahidrofurano is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Tetrahidrofurano organic or inorganic?
Tetrahidrofurano is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Tetrahidrofurano?
Tetrahidrofurano (C₄H₈O) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C), Oxígeno (O).