Furfural, also known as furfuraldehyde, is an organic compound with the formula C5H4O2. It is a colorless liquid that has a distinctive aromatic odor and is derived mainly from the hemicellulose component of plant materials, such as corn cobs, sugarcane bagasse, and wood. Furfural can be produced through the acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of pentosans—polysaccharides found in many agricultural byproducts.
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