99% Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol CAS 97-99-4 THFA

Product Overview

Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (THFA) is a cyclic ether alcohol derived from renewable furfural and is available as a colourless, low-odor, liquid. It is bi-functional: it contains a tetrahydrofuran ring and a primary hydroxymethyl group. This duality of ether solvency and alcohol reactivity makes it one of the most versatile biobased solvents and chemical intermediates in industrial chemistry.

THFA is fully miscible with water and with most organic solvents, which explains its broad use across coatings, cleaners, pharmaceutical synthesis and UV-curable monomers.

A single compound, four core value propositions:

• Industrial Solvent: biodegradable solvent for coatings, inks, paint strippers and industrial cleaners;

• Chemical Intermediates: key precursor for dihydropyran (DHP) and tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate (THFA) monomers;

• Personal Care: API intermediate and absorption enhancer in  topical formulations;

• Agricultural & Specialty: co-formulant for crop protection and dyeing solvent for textiles and leather.

Product Information (Quick Facts)

Chemistry & Grades

THFA combines a cyclic ether (tetrahydrofuran ring) with a primary alcohol group. The hydroxyl function enables esterification, etherification and dehydration chemistry — the platform for tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate, dihydropyran and other derivatives — while the ether ring delivers high solvency and full water miscibility. Because it is produced by catalytic hydrogenation of furfural, a renewable biomass-derived aldehyde, THFA is recognized as a biobased solvent and intermediate.

Commercial THFA is supplied at ≥ 99.0% assay (GC) as a colorless liquid, with tightly controlled water content, acid value and color.

Key Features & Benefits

• Bifunctional chemistry: ether ring plus primary hydroxyl — solvent power and reaction versatility in one molecule.

• Full water miscibility: bridges aqueous and solvent-borne systems without coupling agents.

• Low odor, high boiling point (≈ 178 °C): low evaporation loss and a cleaner working environment than volatile solvents.

• Biobased origin: produced from furfural, supporting sustainable procurement and green chemistry goals.

• Broad compatibility: dissolves resins, dyes, waxes and many polymers used in coatings and inks.

• Full traceability: COA with every batch documenting assay, water content, acid value and color.

Main Applications

1 Industrial Solvent (Core Application)

• Coatings and inks: solvent for paints, varnishes and printing inks, improving flow, leveling and adhesion;

• Paint strippers: active solvent for removing coatings, varnishes and lacquers;

• Industrial cleaners: degreasing and cleaning formulations for metal parts and electronics;

• Leather and textile dyeing: dyeing solvent and leveling auxiliary.

2 Chemical Intermediates

• Dihydropyran (DHP): dehydration precursor for DHP, the classic protecting-group reagent in organic synthesis;

• Tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate (THFA monomer): esterification feedstock for UV-curable reactive diluent monomers;

• Esters and ethers: building block for specialty esters, plasticizers and functional polymers;

• Fine chemicals: intermediate for furan-based amines and other derivatives.

3 Personal Care

• Absorption enhancer: penetration enhancer in transdermal patches and topical lotions;

4 Agricultural & Specialty Applications

• Crop protection: solvent and co-formulant in pesticide and herbicide formulations;

• Electronics: cleaning solvent for flux residues and precision components;

• Polymer processing: solvency aid in resin manufacture and polymerization processes.

Packaging, Storage

Packaging (customizable):

• 200 kg galvanized iron drum, 1,000 L IBC; 25 kg HDPE jerry can for trial orders.

Storage:

• Keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and ignition sources;

• THFA is hygroscopic — keep containers tightly closed to prevent moisture pickup;

• Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents;

• Recommended storage temperature 5 °C – 35 °C.

Why Choose Jinan Future Chemical Co., Ltd.?

• Factory-direct supply: own production capacity, transparent pricing, no middleman markup;

• Stable quality: strict internal control, every batch tested, COA with every shipment;small trial orders accepted.

• Export experience: familiar with sea/air shipping documentation for chemical commodities, complete paperwork support;

FAQ

Q1: What is tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (THFA) used for?

THFA is a biobased cyclic ether alcohol used as a solvent in the applications of coatings, inks, paint strippers and cleaners, as a dihydropyran and tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate monomers intermediate..

Q2: Is THFA soluble in water?

Yes. THFA is fully miscible with water and with most organic solvents (ethanol, ether, acetone, chloroform, benzene), which makes it a bridging solvent that couples aqueous and solvent-borne systems without additional surfactants.

Q3: What is the difference between furfuryl alcohol and tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol?

Furfuryl alcohol (FA) is the classic resin monomer for furan foundry binders with its unsaturated furan ring. Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (THFA) is the fully hydrogenated product of FA with saturated ring, lower reactivity, higher chemical stability and different solvency profile. FA is the solvent and intermediate of choice when the cross-linking reactivity of FA is not desired.

Q4: Is THFA safe to handle?

THFA is a flammable liquid (flashpoint ≈ 75 °C) with a low acute toxicity. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid prolonged contact with skin. Keep away from ignition sources and strong oxidising agents. It is an industrial chemical, so handle and dispose of according to the MSDS.