2-Methyltetrahydrofuran (2-MeTHF) Hydrophobic Cyclic Ether Solvent

2-MeTHF is a cyclic ether solvent used in reaction, extraction and separation processes requiring lower water miscibility than THF.

2-Methyltetrahydrofuran (2-MeTHF)

Product Overview

2-Methyltetrahydrofuran provides ether solvency together with limited water miscibility, which can support phase separation and solvent recovery in suitable processes. Stabilizer, peroxide and storage controls must be defined for the selected grade.

Key Features

  • Useful ether solvency
  • Limited miscibility with water
  • Supports biphasic work-up and extraction
  • Suitable for controlled synthesis processes
  • Batch-specific quality documentation available

Product identifiers

Product name2-Methyltetrahydrofuran (2-MeTHF)
Chemical name2-Methyloxolane
CAS No.96-47-9
Molecular formulaC5H10O
Molecular weight86.13 g/mol
Product typeCyclic ether solvent
2-Methyltetrahydrofuran (2-MeTHF) structure

Applications

Surfactants and detergents

Amine Oxides & Surfactants

Key intermediate for C12–14 amine oxides and other specialty surfactants used in cleaning and personal care applications.

Personal care texture

Home & Personal Care

Used as an intermediate for surfactants applied in detergents, cleaners, shampoos and body wash products.

Fabric softener texture

Cationic Surfactants

Intermediate for selected cationic surfactants and quaternary ammonium compounds.

Industrial chemical plant

Industrial Applications

Used in specialty surfactants and other industrial chemical applications.

Packaging

Available in drum, IBC and bulk packaging options to meet different shipment requirements.

ISO Tank

Bulk supply
Suitable for large-volume shipments.

IBC Tank

Flexible option for handling and storage.

Drum

Suitable for regular industrial shipments.

Documents

Product documents can be reviewed before procurement and compliance approval.

TDS document

TDS

Technical Data Sheet

SDS document

SDS

Safety Data Sheet

REACH compliance

REACH

Compliance information available upon request.

REACH compliance

COA

Certificate of Analysis

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