2-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran

Name: 2-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-050689

About 2-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran

2-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran is a metabolite / degradant standard carrying the CAS registry number 5371-52-8. Formula C4H8O2, molecular weight 88.11 g/mol. Systematically, it is named oxolan-2-ol. Common synonyms include Tetrahydro-2-furanol and 2-Furanol, tetrahydro-.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran
Catalogue No.	VQ-050689
CAS Number	5371-52-8
IUPAC name	oxolan-2-ol
Molecular formula	C₄H₈O₂
Molecular weight	88.11 g/mol
Exact mass	88.0524
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	JNODDICFTDYODH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1CC(OC1)O
PubChem CID	93002

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	29.5 Å²
Synonyms	Tetrahydro-2-furanol, 2-Furanol, tetrahydro-, Tetrahydro-2-hydroxyfuran, tetrahydrofuran-2-ol, tetrahydrofuryl alcohol, .alpha.-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran, alpha-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran, tetrahydrofuranol, a-hydroxytetrahydrofuran, 2-hydroxytetrahydrofuran, AldrichCPR

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly flammable liquid and vapor

Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P280, P303 + P361 + P353, P370 + P378, P403 + P235, 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 2-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran is 5371-52-8. It is also known as Tetrahydro-2-furanol, 2-Furanol, tetrahydro-, Tetrahydro-2-hydroxyfuran.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran?

2-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran has the molecular formula C4H8O2 and a molecular weight of 88.11 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is oxolan-2-ol.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran can I order?

We supply 2-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran 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 2-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran 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.