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Is Tetrahydrofuran vegetarian?

Tetrahydrofuran

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Tetrahydrofuran (THF) is a colorless, water-miscible cyclic ether used mainly as an industrial solvent and precursor to polymers. It is produced synthetically from petrochemical feedstocks and has no animal or plant origin.

Also known as Oxolane, THF
INCI name Tetrahydrofuran
CAS number 109-99-9
EC number 203-726-8
CosIng ID 97730
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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