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2-methyltetrahydrofuran

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Description

2-Methyltetrahydrofuran (2-MTHF) is a cyclic ether with a distinctive odor. It finds use as a solvent in various chemical processes and as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other chemicals. 2-MTHF is commonly synthesized by catalytic hydrogenation of furfural, a renewable resource derived from biomass. It is known for its biodegradability and relatively low toxicity, making it an attractive alternative to more hazardous solvents. Research into 2-MTHF focuses on its potential for greener and more sustainable chemical processes, including its use in the production of bio-based polymers and fuels. Furthermore, its application as a fuel additive is being investigated due to its high energy density and oxygen content, which can contribute to improved combustion efficiency.'

2-methyltetrahydrofuran: structure in first source [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID7301
CHEMBL ID1580503
MeSH IDM0547929

Synonyms (76)

Synonym
2-methyloxolane
nsc2115
furan, tetrahydro-2-methyl-
methyltetrahydrofuran
wln: t5otj b1
furan, 2-methyl-tetrahydro-
96-47-9
2-methyltetrahydrofuran
tetrahydrosylvan
nsc-2115
tetrahydro-2-methylfuran
einecs 202-507-4
ai3-25425
nsc 2115
brn 0102448
NCGC00090914-01
2-methyltetrahydrofuran, anhydrous, >=99.0%, contains 250 ppm bht as stabilizer
2-methyltetrahydrofuran, purum, >=97.0% (gc)
2-methyltetrahydrofuran, anhydrous, >=99%, inhibitor-free
M0437
NCGC00090914-02
AKOS009157664
2-methyl-tetrahydrofuran
ccris 8717
ec 202-507-4
fcd0vd8alf ,
unii-fcd0vd8alf
5-17-01-00078 (beilstein handbook reference)
tox21_200383
dtxcid7010258
dtxsid9030258 ,
cas-96-47-9
NCGC00257937-01
furan, tetrahydromethyl-
methyltetrahydrofuran [un2536] [flammable liquid]
un2536
einecs 246-769-8
25265-68-3
tetrahydrosilvan
FT-0613084
(+/-)-2-methyltetrahydrofuran
2-methyltetrahydrofuran [mi]
tetrahydromethylfuran
2-methyl tetrahydrofuran
AM81816
(2s)-2-methyltetrahydrofuran
2-methf
methyl tetrahydrofurane
2-methyl-tetrahydro-furan
2-methyltetrahydrofurane
2-methyl tetrahydrofurane
2-methyltetrahyrdofuran
methf
methyl-tetrahydrofuran
me-thf
2-methyl-tetrahydrofurane
methyl tetrahydrofuran
CHEMBL1580503
2-methylfuranidine
tetrahydrofuran, 2-methyl-
Q-200307
STR08776
mfcd00005367
2-methyltetrahydrofuran, absolute, stored over molecular sieve
2-methyltetrahydrofuran, anhydrous, contains 250 ppm bht as stabilizer, zero2(tm), >=99.0%
2-methyltetrahydrofuran, analytical standard
2-methyltetrahydrofuran, reagentplus(r), >=99.5%, contains 150-400 ppm bht as stabilizer
2-methyltetrahydrofuran, stabilized, anhydrous, water max 20ppm
CS-0010107
BCP16203
4-amino-chroman-8-carboxylicacidmethylesterhydrochloride
Q209444
2-methyletrahydrofuran
2-methyltetrahydrofuran, 99+%, unstabilized, extra dry
E80342
EN300-60207

Research Excerpts

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" In this study, the three potential biofuels ethyl levulinate (EL), 2-methyltetrahydrofuran (2-MTHF) and 2-methylfuran (2-MF) were investigated for their acute embryo toxicity and teratogenicity using the fish embryo toxicity (FET) test to identify unknown hazard potentials and to allow focusing further research on substances with low toxic potentials."( Acute embryo toxicity and teratogenicity of three potential biofuels also used as flavor or solvent.
Anders, N; Bluhm, K; Hollert, H; Klankermayer, J; Schaeffer, A; Seiler, TB, 2016
)
0.67
" Even though the large-scale deployment of these advanced biofuels also increases the risk for their release into the environment, their toxic potency remains largely unknown."( Aquatic toxicity of biofuel candidates on Daphnia magna.
Anders, N; Bardow, A; Bluhm, K; Dechambre, D; Du, M; Heger, S; Hollert, H; Lehmann, G; Schäffer, A, 2018
)
0.48
" 2-MF revealed the highest toxic potential with significant induction of micronuclei below 20."( Genotoxicity of three biofuel candidates compared to reference fuels.
Anders, N; Bluhm, K; Brendt, J; Heger, S; Hollert, H; Mayer, P; Redelstein, R; Schaeffer, A, 2018
)
0.48
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Protein Targets (4)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
farnesoid X nuclear receptorHomo sapiens (human)Potency42.70310.375827.485161.6524AID743217
pregnane X nuclear receptorHomo sapiens (human)Potency67.05790.005428.02631,258.9301AID1346982
peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gammaHomo sapiens (human)Potency51.93940.001019.414170.9645AID588537; AID743191
lethal factor (plasmid)Bacillus anthracis str. A2012Potency12.58930.020010.786931.6228AID912
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (39)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's33 (84.62)24.3611
2020's6 (15.38)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 59.05

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index59.05 (24.57)
Research Supply Index3.71 (2.92)
Research Growth Index6.78 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index90.15 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (59.05)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews2 (5.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other38 (95.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]