Tetrahydrofuran-d8

• CAT Number: R019720
• CAS Number: 1693-74-9
• Molecular Formula: C4H8O
• Molecular Weight: 80.156
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2,3,4,5-Tetrahydrofuran-d8; Butane α,δ-Oxide-d8; 1,4-Epoxybutane-d8; Cyclotetramethylene Oxide-d8; Furanidine; NSC 57858-d8; Oxacyclopentane-d8; Oxolane-d8; THF-d8;Tetramethylene Oxide-d8; Tetrahydro-d4-furan-2,3,4,5-d4
• Storage: Store at -20C
• IUPAC Name: 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-octadeuteriooxolane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H8O/c1-2-4-5-3-1/h1-4H2/i1D2,2D2,3D2,4D2
• InChIKey: WYURNTSHIVDZCO-SVYQBANQSA-N
• SMILES: [2H]C1(C(C(OC1([2H])[2H])([2H])[2H])([2H])[2H])[2H]

Tetrahydrofuran-d8 is a fully deuterated form of tetrahydrofuran (THF), an essential solvent in organic synthesis and polymer chemistry. This isotopically labeled version, with eight deuterium atoms, is particularly valuable in NMR spectroscopy, where it provides clearer and more precise analytical results by minimizing background interference. Tetrahydrofuran-d8 is also used in the study of reaction mechanisms and kinetic isotope effects, making it a crucial tool in both academic and industrial research settings. Its high purity and stability ensure reliable performance in various experimental conditions.