dimethylfuran

English

Etymology

From dimethyl +‎ furan.

Noun

dimethylfuran (plural dimethylfurans)

  1. (organic chemistry) Any of four isomers of the heterocyclic compound formed by substituting two methyl groups for hydrogen in furan; but especially 2,5-dimethylfuran obtained by catalytic reduction of fructose from biomass for use as a biofuel
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