furan
Sign in to saveFuran is a heterocyclic organic compound, consisting of a five-membered aromatic ring with four carbon atoms and one oxygen atom. Chemical compounds containing such rings are also referred to as furans.
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Furan is a small organic molecule made up of a five-sided ring containing four carbon atoms and one oxygen atom, and it has special chemical properties that make it aromatic. The term "furan" also refers to any chemical compound that contains this type of ring structure.
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Furan is a heterocyclic organic compound, consisting of a five-membered aromatic ring with four carbon atoms and one oxygen atom. Chemical compounds containing such rings are also referred to as furans.
Furan is a colorless, flammable, highly volatile liquid with a boiling point close to room temperature. It is soluble in common organic solvents, including alcohol, ether, and acetone, and is slightly soluble in water. Its odor is strong and chloroform-like. It is toxic and may be carcinogenic in humans. Furan is used as a starting point for other speciality chemicals.