Furan
Furan is a heterocyclic organic compound, consisting of a five-membered aromatic ring with four carbon atoms and one oxygen. It 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, but is insoluble in water. It is toxic and may be carcinogenic.
Chemical Structure
Furan is a five-membered ring compound, with the molecular formula C4H4O. The structure of furan consists of a five-membered ring, containing four carbon atoms and one oxygen atom. Each carbon atom is bonded to one hydrogen atom. The oxygen atom and the carbon atoms are connected by alternating single and double bonds, forming a cyclic structure.
Properties
Furan is a colorless, flammable, highly volatile liquid. It has a boiling point of 31.36 °C, which is close to room temperature. It is soluble in common organic solvents, including alcohol, ether and acetone, but is insoluble in water. It has a fruity aroma.
Toxicity
Furan is toxic and may be carcinogenic. It is classified as a possible human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). It is also considered a hazardous substance by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Uses
Furan is used as a starting material in the synthesis of other organic compounds. It is also used as a solvent and as a fuel.
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