Which solvent DMF (N,N Dimethylformamide) or THF (tetrahydrofuran) is effective for dissolving of cellulose acetate?

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Kantharao Kancharla

DMF is good solvent compared to THF

Shoba Balaguru

@Kantharao Kancharla

Thank yo so much Sir

Here in India, which lab that uses DMF solvents in GPC (Gel permeation chromatography) to get the results?.Kindly let me know, if you know the answers.

B. Srikanth Ragunath

Acetone containing tetraalkylammonium chloride is found to be an efficient solvent for cellulose