TETRAHYDROFURAN

Etymology

Noun

tetrahydrofuran (countable and uncountable, plural tetrahydrofurans)

(organic compound) A heterocyclic ether having a five-membered ring with four carbon atoms and one oxygen; it is a colourless liquid with an ether-like smell, and is used as a polar solvent.

Synonyms

• oxolane

• oxacyclopentane

• THF

Source: Wiktionary



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