What is FURFUROL?

C5H402. The aldehyd of furfuryl alcohol is produced in the distillation of bran with dilute H,S04, or of sugar, etc. It is also derived from arabinose or xylose and occurs in the decomposition-products of albuminoid bodies, as meat, cheese, urine, etc. W ith phenyl – hydrazin it forms a nearly insoluble compound, furfurol hydrazon. It is a colorless volatile oil, with an aromatic odor. Its specific gravity at 130

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