INDUSTRIAL
December 1947
AND E N G I N E E R I N G
CHEMISTRY
A P R I M A R Y A L C O H O L that's
15 A
Different
TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ALCOHOL
(THFA) AS A REACTANT:
Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol ( T H F A ) dif fers from many other primary alcohols because of its ring structure and the reactions which it under goes involving the ring. Typical examples of these arc: 1. Ring expansion with formation of dihydropyran. 2. Substitution of the nuclear oxygen atom with the formation of pyrrolidines and tctrahydrothiophenes. 3. Ring opening with formation of open chain compounds. In addition T H F A undergoes many of the usual reactions of a primary alcohol and is assuming increased importance as a chemical intermediate in the preparation of high boiling esters, ethers and other derivatives. AS A SOLVENT:
T H F A differs from many other primary alcohols in its high boiling point (pure—177.5°C at 743 mm.) combined with complete water iras cibility. This characteristic may be of value where reaction with water soluble materials is to be car ried out at high temperatures. T H F A is a solvent for chlorinated rubber, nitrocellulose, ethylcellulose, cellulose acetate, ester gum, rosin, shellac, many resins and other complex organic materials. In view of its versatility we suggest that you may be able to use T H F A to direct or extend your work with primary alcohols. Our Technical Staff will help on the application of T H F A to your requirements.
This reaction chart in wall mounting size (approx imately 18" χ 24") or file size (8·/ 2 " χ 11") will be sent when requested on your business letterhead. W h e n making request please state size desired. Ask also for Technical Bulletin 87A which gives physi cal and chemical properties, uses, shipping informa tion and other valuable data.
The Quaker Qats Company 1910 BOARD OF TRADE BLDG. 141 W. JACKSON BLVD., CHICAGO 4, ILLINOIS
tni TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ALCOHOL (THFA) C4H70-CH2OH A limpid liquid w i t h α m i l d odor Molecular W e i g h ! Boiling Point (pure) °C ( 7 4 3 m m ) Specific G r a v i t y ( 2 0 / 2 0 C C ) Flash Point (open cup) ° C . , Refractive Index (n 2 0 D) Surface Tension 2 5 ° C ( D y n e s / c m ) Viscosity at 2 5 ° C (Cenlipoises)
102.13 177.5 1.064 75-80 1.4505 36.5 ± 0 . 5 5.49
CHEMICAL DEPT
EASTERN SALES OFFICE, 1231 WHITEHALL BLDG., 17 BATTERY PLACE, NEW YORK 4, Ν. Υ. In the United Kingdom, Quaker Oats Ltd., Southall, Middlesex, England In Europe, Quaker Oats-Graanproducten N.V., Rotterdam, The Netherlands In Australia, Swift & Company, Pty. Ltd., Sydney
FURFURAL . FURFURYL ALCOHOL (FA) . FUROIC ACID . TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ALCOHOL (THFA)
