Furfural is a natural organic compound derived as a byproduct of the biorefining of lignocellulosic biomass such as corncobs, oat hulls, and birch woodchips. It is predominantly used as a solvent and foundry reagent. Furfural has low toxicity and exhibits high solubility in various organic solvents. It finds wide usage in refining petroleum, production of medicinal fumes, extraction of oils from seeds, and synthesis of furan resins.
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Furfural is an organic compound obtained as a by-product of processing agricultural commodities like corncobs, oat, wheat bran, and sugarcane bagasse. It is a colorless liquid with a pleasant aroma that derives from plant materials like agricultural residues. Furfural finds application as a solvent and in the production of several industrial chemicals. It is used in industries like pharmaceuticals, petroleum, and agricultural which drives its demand globally.
