34dihydrofuran
3,4-dihydrofuran, also known as 3,4-dihydro-2H-furan, is a heterocyclic organic compound with the formula C4H6O. It is the partially hydrogenated derivative of furan, a five-membered ring containing one oxygen atom. In 3,4-dihydrofuran, two hydrogen atoms are added to the ring relative to furan, reducing its degree of unsaturation and altering its aromatic character.
The core structure is a five-membered ring with a single oxygen atom, and the dihydro form is
In terms of reactivity, 3,4-dihydrofuran can undergo further hydrogenation to yield tetrahydrofuran (THF), a widely used
Safety and handling follow general precautions for small, volatile ethers and organic intermediates. As with many