OBO ID: CHEBI:172946
Term Name: 3-methylfuran Search Ontology:
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.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
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