Tetrahydrofuran-d8

Synonyms

(2H4)Tetrahydro(2H4)furan; [ChemIDplus] Deuterated tetrahydrofuran; Octadeuterotetrahydrofuran; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN2056

Category

Ethers (<C12)

Description

Colorless liquid with an odor like ether; Hygroscopic; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

Comments

May form explosive peroxides; An eye and respiratory tract irritant; May have narcotic effects at high concentrations; May cause liver and kidney injury; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Tetrahydrofuran." See "Deuterium."

Biomedical References

Explanatory Notes

The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Tetrahydrofuran."

Acute solvent syndrome

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Solvents, acute toxic effect