Description

Ethyl Tetrahydrofurfuryl Ether is a versatile, high-purity chemical intermediate with a unique cyclic ether structure. This compound is valued for its excellent solvency properties and its role as a precursor in the synthesis of more complex molecules. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring a reactive, polar aprotic solvent or a building block for heterocyclic chemistry.

Application

• As a polar aprotic solvent in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• As a key chemical intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• As a precursor or building block for synthesizing complex heterocyclic compounds and fine chemicals.
• In the formulation of specialty coatings, inks, and adhesives where its solvency is beneficial.
• In agrochemical research and development for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.
• As a reaction medium for Grignard reactions and other organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Tetrahydrofurfuryl Ether
CAS No.	62435-71-6
Molecular Formula	C7H14O2
Molecular Weight	130.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl Oxolane-2-ylmethoxyethane; 2-(Ethoxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran; Tetrahydrofurfuryl Ethyl Ether; Ethyl THF ether; Ethyl Tetrahydro-2-furanmethanol Ether; 2-Ethoxymethyltetrahydrofuran; (Tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)methoxyethane
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl Tetrahydrofurfuryl Ether is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistency and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.420 - 1.430
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	0.920 - 0.940

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.