Term Name: furan
Synonyms: 1,4-epoxy-1,3-butadiene, divinylene oxide, Furan, furane, oxacyclopentadiene, oxole, tetrole
Definition: A monocyclic heteroarene with a structure consisting of a 5-membered ring containing four carbons and one oxygen, with formula C4H4O. It is a toxic, flammable, low-boiling (31degreeC) colourless liquid.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:35559]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: furans mancude organic heteromonocyclic parent monocyclic heteroarene
has_role: carcinogenic agent hepatotoxic agent Maillard reaction product
inverse has_functional_parent: 2-ethylfuran furfural
inverse has_parent_hydride: 3-furaldehyde
inverse is_substituent_group_from: furandiyl group furyl group