Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

2-Methyltetrahydrofuran Organic Solvent

Biosynth 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran Solvent Series MTHF-99.5 High-purity organic solvent with low toxicity low water miscibility and excellent stability; widely used in pharmaceutical synthesis lithium battery electrolytes and green chemistry applications as a safer THF alternative.
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Features Of 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran Organic Solvent

  1. High solvency power for polar and moderately non-polar compounds, outperforming THF in select polymer dissolution.

  2. Enhanced chemical stability and lower peroxide formation tendency compared to conventional tetrahydrofuran.

  3. Favorable boiling point (80 °C) and low water miscibility, enabling efficient separation and solvent recovery.

  4. Renewable origin — commercially produced from biomass-derived furfural, supporting sustainable manufacturing goals.

  5. Low toxicity profile with higher occupational exposure limits (OEL: 200 ppm) than many chlorinated or aromatic solvents.

Typical Applications Of 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran Organic Solvent

  1. Lithium battery electrolyte component and cathode slurry solvent in advanced Li-ion cell production.

  2. Reaction medium for Grignard, hydride reduction, and metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.

  3. Coating and adhesive formulation solvent for cellulose esters, acrylics, and polyurethanes.

  4. Extraction solvent for natural products, including alkaloids and flavonoids, in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical processing.

  5. Green alternative to dichloromethane or THF in chromatography mobile phases and analytical sample preparation.

Specifications Of 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran Organic Solvent

Chemical TypeCyclic ether, heterocyclic organic solvent
Product FormClear, colorless liquid
AppearanceTransparent, free of suspended matter
Boiling Point (1 atm)78–80 °C
Density at 20 °C0.855–0.862 g/cm³
Water Content (KF)≤ 0.1 wt%
Refractive Index (n²⁰D)1.406–1.410
Primary ApplicationsReaction medium, extraction solvent, battery electrolyte component, coating formulation


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