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Poly(tetrahydrofuran)
average Mn ~1,000
Synonym(s):
α-Hydro-ω-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,4-butanediyl), Poly(1,4-butanediol), polyTHF
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Linear Formula:
H(OCH2CH2CH2CH2)nOH
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23
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vapor pressure
<0.01 mmHg ( 25 °C)
<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)
mol wt
average Mn ~1,000
contains
0.05-0.07% BHT as stabilizer
mp
25-33 °C
density
0.974 g/mL at 25 °C
SMILES string
OCCCCO
InChI
1S/C8H18O2/c1-3-5-6-10-8(4-2)7-9/h8-9H,3-7H2,1-2H3/t8-/m0/s1
InChI key
BJZYYSAMLOBSDY-QMMMGPOBSA-N
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Application
Poly(tetrahydrofuran) can be used as a starting material to prepare:
- Thermally reversible urethane -epoxy networks.
- Poly(hexamethylene 2,6-naphthalate)-block-poly(tetrahydrofuran) (PHN-b-N-pTHF) copolymers with shape memory effect via melt polycondensation.
- Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(tetrahydrofuran) composite for the fabrication of memory organic electrochemical transistors.
Features and Benefits
- High flexibility
- Hydrolytic stability
- Excellent abrasion resistance
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
>325.4 °F - Tag open cup
Flash Point(C)
> 163 °C - Tag open cup
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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