tetrahydrofuran catabolic process

Term ID

GO:0018968

Synonyms

• tetrahydrofuran metabolic process
• tetrahydrofuran metabolism
• THF metabolic process
• THF metabolism

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of tetrahydrofuran, a cyclic 4 carbon ether. It is one of the most polar ethers and is a widely used solvent for polar reagents. Since THF is very soluble in water and has a relatively low boiling point, significant amounts are often released into the environment, causing contamination problems. (3)

References

• UM-BBD_pathwayID:thf

Ontology

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