Green chemistry for the future: 2-MeTHF

Another reason i mentioned CPME, as it does not lead to peroxide formation (or at least to the degree THF or 2MTHF

yes, peroxides- but they can be mitigated-
You need to backfill your storage tanks with inert gas, and likely use a food grade preservative like BHT, many distributors offer a preserved form direct from the plant

If anyone is still excited about this “solvent for green chemistry” - I have like 2/3rds of a drum of fresh Me-THF that needs a new home. Located in West TN.

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