Tetrahydrofuran

Application
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Tetrahydrofuran may be used as an extraction solvent for the determination of pesticide residues in olive oil[1] and phthalates in toys and child care articles[2] by chromatography techniques.
Tetrahydrofuran may find application as a solvent in the synthesis of (S)-2-(1-pyrrolidinylmethyl)pyrrolidine.[3] It is also an excellent solvent for sodium diisopropylamide, which can find applications as an effective base for the isomerization of alkenes and metalation of 1,4-dienes.[4][5] General description
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) is a saturated cyclic ether. Its potential use as a biofuel for internal combustion engines is investigated.[6] Tetrahydrofuran is an important basic chemical compound, which belongs to the category of 5-membered heterocycles.[4] This substance is listed on the positive list of the EU regulation 10/2011 for plastics intended to come into contact with food. Find all available reference materials for compounds listed in 10/2011 her