Furan

CAS Number

Synonym

Oxole; 5-Oxacyclopenta-1,3-diene; 5-Oxacyclo-1,3-pentadiene; 1,4-Epoxybuta-1,3-diene; 1,4-Epoxy-1,3-butadiene; Furfuran; Divinylene oxide

Occurrence/Use

Chemical intermediate; solvent for resins, production of lacquers, agricultural chemicals, stabilizers, and pharmaceuticals