methylfurans
Methylfurans are a class of organic compounds characterized by a furan ring substituted with one or more methyl groups. Furan is a five-membered heterocyclic aromatic ring containing one oxygen atom. The presence and position of methyl groups, which are simple alkyl substituents (-CH3), can vary, leading to different isomers such as 2-methylfuran, 3-methylfuran, 2,5-dimethylfuran, and others. These compounds are typically found as derivatives of biomass, particularly carbohydrates, and are often produced through the dehydration of sugars.
2-Methylfuran, also known as sylvan, is one of the simpler and more common methylfurans. It is a
Methylfurans find applications as solvents, intermediates in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fragrances, and as potential