Tetrahykdrofuran, Optima for HPLC, 1 L

Tetrahydrofuran, Optima™ for HPLC, Fisher Chemical, 1 L

Application
This high-purity tetrahydrofuran (THF) is specially formulated for use as a mobile phase solvent in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and other analytical and research applications. It is screened to reduce fluorescing and UV-absorbing contaminants, ensuring smoother baselines and improved sensitivity in chromatographic analyses.

Product Details

• Model: Optima™ for HPLC Tetrahydrofuran
• Chemical Formula: C4H8O
• CAS Number: 109-99-9
• Molecular Weight: 72.11 g/mol
• Physical Form: Colorless liquid
• Boiling Point: 66°C
• Melting Point: -108.4°C
• Density: 0.880 g/cm³
• Refractive Index: 1.4040 to 1.4070 (at 25°C)
• pH: 7 to 8
• Purity: ≥99.9% by gas chromatography
• Water Content: Maximum 0.02%
• Residue after Evaporation: Maximum 5 ppm
• Packaging: Wide neck amber bottle
• UN Number: 2056
• Grade: High purity solvent, meets ACS specifications

Key Features

• Screened to minimize fluorescing and UV-absorbing contaminants for superior HPLC performance
• High purity solvent suitable for sensitive and accurate chromatographic applications
• Amber bottle protects contents from light degradation
• Meets ACS specifications ensuring consistency and quality
• Reduced residue and low water content enhance analytical reproducibility
• Compatible with various chromatographic systems and analytical instruments

Chemical Information & Safety
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Categories: Flammable liquid (Category 2), acute toxicity (Category 4), serious eye irritation (Category 2), specific target organ toxicity (Category 3), suspected carcinogen (Category 2)
Hazard Statements: Highly flammable, harmful if swallowed, causes serious eye irritation, may cause respiratory irritation, suspected of causing cancer, may form explosive peroxides
Precautions: Wear protective gloves, clothing, eye and face protection; keep away from heat, sparks, open flames; avoid inhalation and ingestion; emergency measures advised in case of exposure.
Follow standard laboratory chemical safety protocols.