Alcohols & Glycols
REACH
Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
CAS Number
97-99-4
EC Number
202-625-6
FEMA Number
FEMA 3056
Abbreviation
THFA
What is Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol?
Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (CAS 97-99-4), commonly abbreviated as THFA, is a bio-based solvent and humectant derived from furfuryl alcohol. FEMA 3056.
Where is Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol used?
- Food, fragrance and personal care formulations: carrier solvent and moisture-retention agent
- Flavor systems: solvent carrier for flavor concentrates and aroma compounds, improving dispersion in aqueous and oil-based matrices
- Personal care: humectant in skin creams, lotions and hair care products
- Industrial cleaning and coatings: coupling solvent that improves compatibility between polar and non-polar components
- It dissolves active ingredients and stabilizes fragrance materials in cosmetic bases.
Good to know: Food-grade material complies with the FEMA 3056 designation; technical-grade supply is standard for industrial solvent applications where high purity is a primary requirement.
Commercial specifications
- Drum and IBC quantities; bulk tanker options for larger volumes
- COA and relevant purity specifications provided with every shipment
Other Names (Synonyms)
tetrahydro-2-furanylmethanol|THFA|Tetrahydro-2-furanmethanol|2-Furanmethanol, tetrahydro-|QO Thfa|Furfuryl alcohol, tetrahydro-|Tetrahydro-2-furancarbinol|Tetrahydrofuryl carbinol
What are the physical properties of Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol?
Melting Point <-80 °C
Boiling Point 178 °C @ Press: 760 Torr
Density 1.0544 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C
Flash Point 183 °F
Appearance Colorless to light yellow liqui
Color Clear
Odor at 100.00 %. vegetable cauliflower faint warm oily caramel
Form Liquid
Water Solubility soluble
Vapor Pressure 2.3 mm Hg ( 39 °C)
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.452(lit.)
Log P -0.14 at 24.7℃
How is Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS07· Irritant GHS08· Health Hazard
Hazard Statements
H227 Combustible liquid
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Precautionary Statements
P203 Obtain, consult and follow expert instructions for use.
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol?
HS Code 29321300
Packing Group III
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3
toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
WGK (Germany) 2