- Source: Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (THFA) is an organic compound with the formula HOCH2C4H7O. In terms of its structure, it consists of a tetrahydrofuran ring substituted in the 2-position with a hydroxymethyl group. It is a colorless liquid that is used as a specialty solvent and synthetic intermediate, e.g. to 3,4-dihydropyran. It is prepared by hydrogenation of furfural. It is a precursor to 1,5-pentanediol.
Other uses
THFA is often used in epoxy resin formulations in either the epoxy component or amine hardener as well as other general resin applications.
External links
Safety Data Sheet
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
- Furfural
- 1,5-Pentanediol
- Tetrahydrofurfuryl acetate
- Green solvent
- C5H10O2
- THFA
- 3,4-Dihydropyran
- Copper chromite
- 5-Amino-1-pentanol
