Term Name: | 3-methylfuran |
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Synonyms: | 3-methylfuran, 3-methylfurane, 3MF, 4-methylfuran |
Definition: | A member of the class of furans that is furan in which the hydrogen at position 3 is replaced by a methyl group. It is a chemical that is produced in foods during food processing and preservation techniques that involve heat treatment such as cooking and pasteurization. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:172946] ( EBI ) |