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furan: see furfural furfural (fûr`fərəl) or furfuraldehyde ..... Click the link for more information. . furan [′fyu̇r‚an] (organic chemistry) One of a group of organic heterocyclic compounds containing a diunsaturated ring of four carbon atoms and one oxygen atom. C4H4O4The simplest furan type of molecule; a colorless, mildly toxic liquid, boiling at 32°C, insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and ether; used as a chemical intermediate. Also known as furfuran; tetrol. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Some Anti-thyroid and Related Substances, Nitrofurans and Industrial Chemicals; IARC Monogr Evai Carcinog Risk Chem Man 7. ban the use of cancer-causing drugs like sulfas and nitrofurans 5] deficiency, M Hb, unstable Hb Drug/chemical induced Acetaminophen, amyl nitrite, benzocaine, dapsone, nitroglycerin, nitroprusside, phenazopyridine (pyridium), sulfanilamide, aniline dyes, chlorates, nitrofurans, sulfones Diet induced Nitrites, nitrates (a) Adapted from Mansouri and Lurie (1993). |
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