2,5-DIETHYLTETRAHYDROFURAN Property

Boiling point:

197.67°C (rough estimate)

Density 

0.8824 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.5000 (estimate)

FEMA 

3743 | 2,5-DIETHYLTETRAHYDROFURAN

solubility 

Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)

Odor

fruity, herbal, minty note

Odor Type

herbal

JECFA Number

1453

Stability:

Volatile

LogP

2.37

EPA Substance Registry System

2,5-Diethyltetrahydrofuran (41239-48-9)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P233Keep container tightly closed.

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.

P242Use only non-sparking tools.

P243Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P403+P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

2,5-DIETHYLTETRAHYDROFURAN Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

2,5-Diethyltetrahydrofuran has a sweet, herbaceous, caramellic odor.

Occurrence

Reported found in mint, origanum and lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.)

Uses

2,5-Diethyltetrahydrofuran can be used in analytical and biological studies for enhanced resolution of Mentha piperita volatile fraction using a novel medium-polarity ionic liquid gas chromatography stationary phase.