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| Tetrahydrofuran (THF) |
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Tetrahydrofuran ( tetramethylene oxide, diethylene oxide, 1,4-epoxybutane, tetrahydrofurane, oxolane) is a 5-membered cyclic ether. Its sterically unhindered oxygen atom carries two unshared pairs of electrons - a structure which favors the formation of coordination complexes and the solvation of cations. Both properties influence the rate, and therefore the selectivity of chemical reactions. Thus THF is an industrial solvent widely recognized for its unique combination of useful properties. THF also is used as an chemical intermediate.
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Resin Solvent
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For uncured polyurethanes and for thermoplastic polyurethanes used in coating media, for example magnetic tapes and synthetic leather. |
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PVC top coating |
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PVC reactor cleaning |
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PVC film casting |
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Cellophane coating |
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Printing inks for plastics |
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Reaction Solvent
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Grignard reagents |
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Alkali metals, alkyl- and arylalkali metal compounds |
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Alkali metal aluminum hydrides and borohydrides |
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Steroids and high-molecular-weight organic polymers |
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Chromatographic Solvent
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Gel permeation chromatography |
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