Properties of Tetrahydrofuran (C4H8O)
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) is a colorless, organic compound with the chemical formula C4H8O. It is a cyclic ether and is often used as a versatile solvent in various chemical processes and laboratory applications.
The following table provides a comprehensive list of tetrahydrofuran properties in both SI and US customary/Imperial units at normal temperature and pressure (NTP).
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| Physical Properties | Metric |
|---|---|
| Molar Mass | 72.11 g/mol |
| Density | 888 kg/m3 |
| Dynamic Viscosity | 0.519 mPa·s |
| Surface Tension (25°C) | 26.4 mN/m |
| Thermal Properties | Metric |
| Melting Point | -108.4 °C |
| Boiling Point | 66 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity (25°C) | 0.12 W/m·K |
| Specific Heat Capacity (Cp) | 1718 J/kg·K |
| Vapor Pressure | 17.6 kPa |
| Critical Constants | Metric |
| Critical Temperature (Tc) | 267 °C |
| Critical Pressure (Pc) | 5.2 MPa |
| Critical Molar Volume (Vc) | 224 cm3/mol |
| Electrical Properties | Metric |
| Relative Permittivity (εr) (22°C) | 7.52 |
| Optical Properties | Metric |
| Refractive Index (589 nm) | 1.407 |
| Hazardous Data | Metric |
| Flash Point | -14 °C |
| Autoignition Temperature | 321 °C |
| Lower Flammability Limit | 2% |
| Upper Flammability Limit | 11.8% |
| NFPA Rating (Health) | 2 |
| NFPA Rating (Fire) | 3 |
| NFPA Rating (Reactivity) | 1 |
Unless stated otherwise, all values are taken at room temperature (approximately 20°C or 68°F) and 1 atm pressure. (1 atm = 101,325 Pa)
Related Pages
References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018. 2) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 97th Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press, 2016-2017. 3) Yaws, Carl L. The Yaws Handbook of Physical Properties for Hydrocarbons and Chemicals. Netherlands: Elsevier Science, 2015. 4) Fire Protection Guide to Hazardous Materials, 14th Edition. United States: National Fire Protection Association, 2010.