Furan

C₄H₄O

IUPAC: Furan

CAS: 110-00-9

Overview

Furan is an oxygen-containing aromatic heterocycle that forms in food during high-temperature cooking. It is a precursor for important industrial chemicals.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 4 1.0080
Carbon C 4 12.0110
Oxygen O 1 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×4
5.9%
C
Carbon ×4
70.6%
O
Oxygen ×1
23.5%

Uses

  • • Tetrahydrofuran production
  • • Pharmaceutical synthesis
  • • Resin production

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Forms during cooking and roasting processes, contributing to food flavors

Safety

  • ⚠ Flammable
  • ⚠ Possible carcinogen
  • ⚠ Toxic

Structure

SMILES

C1=COC=C1

Properties

Type
organic
State
liquid
Molar Mass
68.07 g/mol
Density
0.9360 g/cm³
Melting Point
-85.6 °C
Boiling Point
31.4 °C
Solubility
10 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
68.0262
XLogP
1.3
TPSA
13.1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
22.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Furan?
Furan (C₄H₄O) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Furan.
What is the molecular weight of Furan?
Furan has a molar mass of 68.07 g/mol.
What state is Furan at room temperature?
Furan is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Furan organic or inorganic?
Furan is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Furan?
Furan (C₄H₄O) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).