Furan

GPTKB entity

Statements (31)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf heterocyclic compound
gptkbp:appearance colorless, flammable, volatile liquid
gptkbp:aroma ether-like
gptkbp:boilingPoint 31.4 °C
gptkbp:CASNumber 110-00-9
gptkbp:category volatile organic compounds
aromatic compounds
oxygen heterocycles
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C4H4O
gptkbp:density 0.936 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Heinrich_Limpricht
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1870
gptkbp:foundIn heat-treated foods
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Furan
gptkbp:IUPACName gptkb:furan
gptkbp:meltingPoint -85.6 °C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 68.07 g/mol
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:benzofuran
gptkb:dihydrofuran
gptkb:pyrrole
gptkb:tetrahydrofuran
gptkb:thiophene
gptkbp:riskFactor possible human carcinogen
gptkbp:solubility slightly soluble
gptkbp:structure five-membered aromatic ring with four carbons and one oxygen
gptkbp:uses solvent
pharmaceutical synthesis
precursor to other chemicals
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Loire
gptkb:Saint-Étienne
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5