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Colorless to yellowish clear liquid
97-99-4
C5H10O2
102.13
202-625-6
Soluble in water
Product Description
Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol, also known as THFA , is an organic compound with the CAS Number 97-99-4. It appears as a colorless to light yellow, clear, slightly viscous liquid.
Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol (THFA), a versatile, biodegradable, and water-miscible solvent derived from renewable sources. With excellent solvency power and low toxicity profile, THFA serves as a preferred green alternative in coatings, resins, adhesives, agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and cleaning formulations.
| ITEMS | SPECIFICATIONS |
| Appearance | Colorless to yellowish clear liquid |
| Assay | ≥99.0% |
| Water (K·F) | ≤0.3% |
Net weight 200kgs in a steel drum.
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep away from sources of ignition, acids, alkalis, oxidizers.
Biodegradable and Renewable:
Derived from biomass, offering a lower carbon footprint compared to petroleum-based solvents.
Excellent Solvency:
High polarity and hydrogen-bonding capability allow it to dissolve a wide range of resins, polymers, and active ingredients.
Low Volatility:
Relatively low vapor pressure reduces VOC emissions in formulations.
Versatile Compatibility:
Miscible with water and organic solvents, making it ideal as a co-solvent or reactive diluent.
Low Toxicity Profile:
Generally regarded as a safer alternative in many industrial applications. Multi-functional: Acts as both a solvent and a chemical intermediate for further synthesis.
THFA is widely used across multiple sectors thanks to its solvency power and reactivity:
Reactive diluent in epoxy resin systems
Solvent in specialty coatings, paints, and printing inks
Improves flow, leveling, and adhesion
Component in epoxy and other resin-based adhesives
Enhances formulation flexibility and performance
Solvent and carrier in pesticide and herbicide formulations
Improves solubility and stability of active ingredients
Effective solvent in industrial cleaners, degreasers, and electronics cleaning products
Used in paint strippers and metal-working fluids
Chemical intermediate for synthesis of pharmaceuticals and other specialty molecules
Precursor to compounds such as 1,5-pentanediol and dihydropyran
Plasticizer production
Laboratory reagent
Formulation aid in resins, sealants, and foundry applications
Q: Is THFA a bio-based or green solvent?
A: Yes. THFA is produced from furfural derived from renewable agricultural waste (corn cobs, bagasse, etc.), making it biodegradable and environmentally preferable to many petroleum-based solvents.
Q: What industries use Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol?
A: THFA is commonly used in coatings, epoxy resins, adhesives, agrochemicals, industrial cleaners, electronics, and as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
Q: Is THFA water-soluble?
A: Yes, THFA is fully miscible with water and most common organic solvents.
Q: What are the main hazards of handling THFA?
A: It is a combustible liquid and can cause serious eye irritation. Proper PPE and ventilation are recommended.Q: How should THFA be stored?A: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from heat, sparks, and strong oxidizers. Use nitrogen blanketing for extended shelf life.
Q: Can THFA be used in food-contact applications?
A: THFA is primarily an industrial solvent. It has limited indirect food additive approvals (e.g., in adhesives) but is not intended for direct food use.
Q: What is the difference between THFA and Furfuryl Alcohol?
A: THFA is the fully hydrogenated, saturated version of furfuryl alcohol. It offers better stability, different solvency, and is less reactive than the unsaturated furfuryl alcohol.
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