What’s furfural?

Furfural is an organic chemical made from agricultural by-products and used in industrial products such as herbicides, fungicides, and solvents. It is made through acid hydrolysis and is soluble in water, ether, and ethanol. Exposure to furfural can cause irritation to the skin, mucous membranes, and eyes. It was first developed in 1832 and is […]

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