Furan

Structure and Reactivity of Furan Compounds: How Substituents, Ring Fusion, and Degree of Hydrogenation Affect Reaction Sites and Application Directions

Furan, furfural, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid, furanboronic acids, benzofuran, and tetrahydrofuran all contain a five-membered oxygen-containing ring, yet they play different roles in chemical reactions. Furfural is commonly used as an intermediate for multiple ...