dimethylfuran

Noun. (organic compound) Any of four isomers of the heterocyclic compound formed by substituting two methyl groups for hydrogen in furan; but especially ''2,5-dimethylfuran'' obtained by catalytic reduction of fructose from biomass for use as a biofuel.

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