THF Full Form in Chemistry

The THF is a chemical and the full form of THF in Chemistry is Tetrahydrofuran.

It is an organic compound and is classified as heterocyclic compound (cyclic ether) and has the formula (CH2)4O. The structure of THF is shown below.

Tetrahydrofuran structure

Tetrahydrofuran IUPAC name

Oxolane, 1,4-Epoxybutane, Oxacyclopentane and other names are other names, Tetrahydrofuran, THF, Butylene oxide, Cyclotetramethylene oxide, Diethylene oxide, Tetra-methylene oxide

Properties of THF

1. Colorless liquid with an ethereal odor

2. Water miscible

3. Low viscosity

4. Dielectric constant 7.6

5. Molecular weight 72.11

6. Boiling point 65 degree

7. Mild Lewis base

Tetrahydrofuran Uses

1. Polar Solvent

The THF is used as industrial solvent for polyvinyl chloride and in Varnishes

Reaction medium in the pharmaceutical industry

2. Precursor to polymers

3. Cleaning agent 

4. Cellophane and PVC top coating

5. Liquefy old PVC cement

6. Degrease metal parts 

7. Chemical intermediate

8. Joining rigid pipes

9. Gel phase chromatography