Name Structure CAS No. Spec. 

2-Methyltetrahydrofuran 

96-47-9 99.5% 

Nature 

Colourless clear liquid. Smell as ether. Freezing point-136°C, boiling point 80°C 

and flashing point -11°C. Relative density 0.8600 and refractive index 1.4046

1.4066. Soluble in organic solvents such as alcohol, ether, acetone, benzene and 

chloroform etc. Application 

It is main feedstock for synthesising medicines such as chloroquine phosphate, 

primaquine phosphate and so on. It is also used as solvent. Packing 

160kgs net weight in a galvanized steel drum. 

Handling and storage 

Store in an cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep away from sources of ignition, 

oxidizers, acids and alkalis.Store and transport under the rule of flammable 

chemicals.Shelf-life is two years.