Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (CAS 97-99-4), also known as tetrahydrofuran methanol, tetrahydro-2-furan methanol. Colorless transparent liquid with a slight odor. It is hygroscopic. It is miscible with water, ethanol, ether, acetone, chloroform, and benzene, and is insoluble in paraffin hydrocarbons. Used for preparing succinic acid, pentanediol, tetrahydrofuran, pyran, etc. It is also used as a solvent for paints, resins, and greases. Used as a lubricant and dispersant in the printing and dyeing industry. Used as a decolorizing and deodorizing agent for pharmaceuticals. It is also used as a raw material for organic synthesis such as plasticizers, herbicides, insecticides, etc.
English name: Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, tetrahydro-2-furanmethol
Molecular formula: C5H10O2
Molecular weight: 102.15
Melting point: below - 80 ℃
Boiling point: 178 ℃, 68~69 ℃ (2660Pa)
Flash point: 74 ℃
Relative density: 1.054
Refractive index: 1.4505