What is Tetrahydrofuran (CAS 109-99-9) used for?

1. Industrial & Chemical Applications

• Universal solvent for resins, coatings, adhesives, and sealants
• Used in printing inks, paints, and varnishes for its fast evaporation rate
• Key solvent in synthetic rubber and polymer production, including PVC and polyurethane coatings
• Intermediate in organic synthesis, essential in manufacturing agrochemicals, dyes, and pharmaceuticals

2. Pharmaceutical & Laboratory Use

• Solvent for drug synthesis and purification in pharmaceutical formulations
• Used in extraction processes for medicinal plant compounds and alkaloids
• Essential reagent for Grignard reactions and other organic chemistry applications
• Found in chromatography and analytical chemistry as a mobile phase solvent

3. Polymer & Plastic Manufacturing

• Key solvent for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG) production
• Used in the synthesis of spandex fibers and polyurethane elastomers
• Aids in the dissolution and processing of engineering plastics

4. Energy & Battery Industry

• Utilized as a solvent in lithium-ion battery electrolytes
• Acts as a stabilizer in fuel cell technology and energy storage solutions

5. Specialty Applications

• Found in high-performance cleaning solutions for metal parts and electronics
• Used in cosmetic and fragrance industries as a carrier solvent for active ingredients
• Tetrahydrofuran acts as a penetration enhancer in chemical formulations