3-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran, 98%

Name: 3-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-000009

About 3-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran, 98%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 3-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran, an analytical reagent registered under CAS number 453-20-3, specified at 98% purity. The compound has the formula C4H8O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 88.11 g/mol. The IUPAC name is oxolan-3-ol. Common synonyms include Tetrahydrofuran-3-ol and 3-Furanol, tetrahydro-.

It is supplied as a colourless to light yellow liquid. Literature values give a boiling point of 181 °C. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and laboratory analysis. It is used across academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 5 g, 25 g, 250 g and 1 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Laboratory analysis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-000009
CAS Number	453-20-3
IUPAC name	oxolan-3-ol
Molecular formula	C₄H₈O₂
Molecular weight	88.11 g/mol
Exact mass	88.0524
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29241900
InChIKey	XDPCNPCKDGQBAN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1COCC1O
PubChem CID	9960

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless to light yellow liquid
Boiling point	181 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	29.5 Å²
Synonyms	Tetrahydrofuran-3-ol, 3-Furanol, tetrahydro-, Tetrahydro-3-furanol, 3-Hydroxyoxolane, 5-17-03-00064 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), 3Hydroxyoxolane, Tetrahydrofuran3ol, 3Furanol, tetrahydro, 3hydroxytetrahydrofuran, Tetrahydro-furan-3-ol, 2-Furanyl,tetrahydro-3-hydroxy-, (R)- (9CI), S-3-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 3-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran, 98% is 453-20-3. It is also known as Tetrahydrofuran-3-ol, 3-Furanol, tetrahydro-, Tetrahydro-3-furanol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran, 98%?

3-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran, 98% has the molecular formula C4H8O2 and a molecular weight of 88.11 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is oxolan-3-ol.

Which grade and pack sizes of 3-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran, 98% can I order?

We supply 3-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran, 98% in (98%) grade, in 5 g, 25 g, 250 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 3-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of 3-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 3-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran, 98% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.