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Data Legend. The chart above shows Tetrahydrofuran price assessments in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 3 locations, as follows:
- Tetrahydrofuran, US (United States): Tetrahydrofuran, export transaction price, fob, United States
- Tetrahydrofuran, SEA (Southeast Asia): Tetrahydrofuran, spot price, cfr, India (netforward from fob China)
- Tetrahydrofuran, CN (China): Tetrahydrofuran, domestic spot price, exw, China
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Tetrahydrofuran Price Outlook. The price of Tetrahydrofuran (United States) increased during December 2019 to 2,200 USD per metric ton, which represents a considerable rise of 29% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the prices of Tetrahydrofuran (United States) decreased significantly by 19%. Meanwhile, the average price of Tetrahydrofuran (China) amounted to 4,230 USD per metric ton, from 1,980 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the price of Tetrahydrofuran (China) is 8% lower than the price one month before.
The price of Tetrahydrofuran (Southeast Asia) declined considerably throughout December 2019, reaching 4,260 USD per metric ton. The price is 8% lower than the average price in the previous month and 112% higher than the average price one year before.
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 productionand as a solvent.
THF is mainly produced by the process developed by Reppe, in which acetylene and formaldehyde are reacted, followed by hydrogenation and dehydration. This method has near 100% yields under atmospheric pressure with water as a by-product. Other methods include furfural decarbonylation; butadiene oxydation; and propylene oxide isomerization.
Tetrahydrofuran Handling. 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.
Tetrahydrofuran Production. 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)
Tetrahydrofuran Uses. The uses and applications of Tetrahydrofuran may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Tetrahydrofuran are HPLC grade (99.9 wt% minimum purity, inhibitor-free); and technical grade (90 wt% minimum purity).
