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Tetrahydrofuran (THF)

C₄H₈O · CAS 109-99-9

High-purity THF across eight grades for GPC/SEC polymer molecular weight characterization, Grignard reagent preparation, and solid-state battery polymer electrolyte synthesis. Anhydrous grade (≤30 ppm H₂O) for moisture-sensitive reactions.

Polymer semiconductor thin-film characterizationorganic photovoltaic (OPV) material research

Molecular Weight

72.11 g/mol

Boiling Point

66 °C

Density

0.889 g/mL

Molecular Formula

C₄H₈O
CAS Number109-99-9
Boiling Point66 °C
Density0.889 g/mL
MW72.11 g/mol

Available Grades

PHARMAHPLC-PHPLC-GHPLCLC-MSANHYDROUSARGRINDUSTRIAL

Analytical Specification

Analytical Specification Table

All values represent maximum allowable limits unless noted ≥. A lot-specific Certificate of Analysis (CoA) with ICP-MS, LPC, and GC data is issued for every shipment. Full data packages available on request.

ParameterTest MethodUnitHPLC-GHPLCAnhy.AR
Assay (GC)GC-FID%≥99.9≥99.9≥99.9≥99.5
Water Content (KF)Karl Fischerppm≤20≤30≤30≤300
Peroxide (as H₂O₂)Iodometricppm≤1≤1≤1≤10
BHT StabilizerGC-FIDppm≤250≤250≤250
UV Absorbance 254 nmUV-VisAU≤0.01≤0.02
Residue on EvaporationGravimetricppm≤1≤2≤5

★ G5 = SEMI C1 Tier D (6N grade). All metal values by ICP-MS. Particle counts by in-line LPC during ISO Class 3 fill. CoA available on request.

Grade Comparison

G1 → G5 Purity Scale

Select the grade that matches your process node and contamination budget. Every grade is available from PureTech with full lot CoA and ICP-MS data.

Electronic Grade Purity Comparison — SEMI C1 StandardG1 → G5
GradePurity (GC)Metals (ICP)ParticlesWater (KF)Process Node
G1
≥99.0%
≤50 ppb≤500/mL≤500 ppmPCB / Display / Solar
G2
≥99.9%
≤10 ppb≤100/mL≤50 ppm≥180nm Mature Node
G3
≥99.99%
≤2 ppb≤20/mL≤20 ppm45–180nm
G4
≥99.999%
≤0.5 ppb≤10/mL≤10 ppm7–45nm
G5
≥99.9999%
<0.1 ppb≤5/mL≤5 ppm<7nm / EUV / Marangoni

All grades tested by ICP-MS (28 elements), in-line LPC (ISO Class 3 fill), and Karl Fischer titration. G5 = SEMI C1 Tier D. Full CoA per lot.  Request CoA template →

Application Areas

Where Tetrahydrofuran Is Used

Semiconductor Process

  • Polymer semiconductor thin-film characterization
  • organic photovoltaic (OPV) material research

Laboratory & Analytical

  • GPC/SEC mobile phase for polymer MW analysis
  • Grignard reagent (RMgX) preparation solvent
  • Ring-opening polymerization (ROP) solvent
  • HPLC normal-phase mobile phase modifier
  • Anionic polymerization solvent

Industrial & Other

  • PVC pipe adhesive cement
  • polyurethane elastomer synthesis
  • pharmaceutical API synthesis

Battery & Energy Storage

Solid-state electrolyte (SSE) polymer membrane solvent
Li-S battery polymer cathode binder
Gel polymer electrolyte (GPE) preparation

Packaging & Supply

Available Container Formats

500 mL
2.5 L
5 L
25 L

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