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See monthly Tetrahydrofuran prices in 5 locations: United States, South America, Europe, South Asia & Oceania, China. Also check Tetrahydrofuran price history since 2007 and forecasts. The chart below is a sample of Intratec Primary Commodity Prices - subscribe now and gain access to current prices of 237 commodities, including Tetrahydrofuran.
Data Legend. The Tetrahydrofuran price chart shows the prices in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 5 locations, as follows:
- US: Tetrahydrofuran, United States, transaction, fob
- SAM: Tetrahydrofuran, South America, transaction, cif, Brazil
- EUR: Tetrahydrofuran, Europe, transaction, fob, Germany
- SEA: Tetrahydrofuran, South Asia & Oceania, transaction, fob, Malaysia
- CN: Tetrahydrofuran, China, transaction, cif
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Price Dynamics. The Tetrahydrofuran price in United States was flat during November 2018. On a year-over-year basis, Tetrahydrofuran prices in United States increased by 5%. Meanwhile, in Germany, the average price of Tetrahydrofuran amounted to 2,510 USD per metric ton, from 1,870 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the Tetrahydrofuran price in Germany is 34% higher than the price one month before.
The price of Tetrahydrofuran in China declined considerably throughout November 2018, reaching 2,620 USD per metric ton. The price in China is 17% lower than the average price in the previous month and 7% lower than the average price one year before. In contrast, Tetrahydrofuran prices in Malaysia decreased modestly during November 2018, reaching 2,210 USD per metric ton, which means a decline of 3% from the previous month’s price and a decline of 6% from the previous year’s price.
The Tetrahydrofuran prices in Brazil experienced a significant decline of 420 USD per metric ton from the prior month's price, to 2,570 USD per metric ton. Such price movement in Brazil meant a decrease of 14% on a monthly basis and a decrease of 7% on a yearly basis.
About Tetrahydrofuran. Tetrahydrofuran (a.k.a. THF, Oxolane) is an organic compound, in the cyclic ether class. It is a colorless, odorless liquid, miscible with water and most organic solvents. It is an exceptionally versatile solvent, due to its high polarity. Most of its applications are in the chemical industry, especially in polymer production.
Tetrahydrofuran is flammable (boiling point 66°C) and should be transported in polyethylene or steel containers (or other non-reactive acid/solvent bottle carriers). For transportation through piping, welded pipes are preferable; special attention should be directed toward the seals in pumps and valves. THF can form peroxides in air, and due to this, a stabilizer, such as 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol (BHT) must be added to it. Storage should be made preferably in closed containers, in cool, dry, well-ventilated area, out of direct sunlight. If inhaled could cause central nervous system impairment, kidney damage and has been labeled as a potential carcinogen.
Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Tetrahydrofuran are listed below.
- 1,4-Butanediol (acid-catalyzed dehydration),
- n-Butane (oxidation, followed by catalytic hydrogenation),
- Allyl alcohol (hydroformylation, followed by hydrogenation)
The uses and applications of Tetrahydrofuran may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Tetrahydrofuran are spectrophotometric grade (99.9% minimum purity); and technical grade (80% minimum purity).
