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2-ethylfuran

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Description

2-ethylfuran is a heterocyclic compound with the molecular formula C6H8O. It is a colorless liquid with a characteristic odor. 2-ethylfuran is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals. It is also a potential biofuel due to its high energy density and low emissions. Research on 2-ethylfuran focuses on its synthesis, characterization, and potential applications. The compound is often studied for its potential as a renewable fuel source, as well as its potential use in the synthesis of other valuable compounds. '

2-ethylfuran: structure in first source [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

2-ethylfuran : A member of the class of furans that is furan in which the hydrogen atom at position 2 has been replaced by an ethyl group. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID18554
CHEMBL ID2269084
CHEBI ID141565

Synonyms (40)

Synonym
furan, 2-ethyl-
furan, .alpha.-ethyl-
2-ethyl furan
3208-16-0
inchi=1/c6h8o/c1-2-6-4-3-5-7-6/h3-5h,2h2,1h
2-ethylfuran, >=99%
2-ethylfuran, 97%
2-ethyloxole
alpha-ethylfuran
fema no. 3673
2-ethylfuran
ccris 4387
einecs 221-714-0
E0454
CHEBI:141565
fema 3673
2-ethyl furane
AKOS005254497
t8o6j71t9o ,
unii-t8o6j71t9o
A821123
GEO-01350
FT-0612271
S10154
2-ethylfuran [fhfi]
.alpha.-ethylfuran
CHEMBL2269084
DTXSID7062906
W-106860
mfcd00003259
2-ethylfuran, analytical standard
2-ethyl-furan
alpha-ethyl-furan
Q17989420
EN300-51262
SB60988
2-ethylfuran 100 microg/ml in acetonitrile
2-ethylfuran; ?-ethylfuran; furan, 2-ethyl-
CS-W013731
Z640169748
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (4)

RoleDescription
plant metaboliteAny eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in plants, the kingdom that include flowering plants, conifers and other gymnosperms.
fragranceA substance, extract, or preparation for diffusing or imparting an agreeable or attractive smell.
Maillard reaction productAny thermal degradation product obtained as a result of a chemical reaction between an amino acid and a reducing sugar (Maillard reaction, a non-enzymatic browning procedure that usually imparts flavour to starch-based food products).
bacterial metaboliteAny prokaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in bacteria.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (2)

ClassDescription
furansCompounds containing at least one furan ring.
volatile organic compoundAny organic compound having an initial boiling point less than or equal to 250 degreeC (482 degreeF) measured at a standard atmospheric pressure of 101.3 kPa.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Bioassays (6)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1102843Antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 assessed as growth inhibition rate at 3.64 mg/l after 72 hr by spectrophotometry2004Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Feb-25, Volume: 52, Issue:4
Volatile constituents from the leaves of Callicarpa japonica Thunb. and their antibacterial activities.
AID1102936Antimicrobial activity against Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Typhimurium ATCC 14028 assessed as growth inhibition rate at 3.64 mg/l after 72 hr by spectrophotometry2004Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Feb-25, Volume: 52, Issue:4
Volatile constituents from the leaves of Callicarpa japonica Thunb. and their antibacterial activities.
AID1102812Antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli O157:H7 ATCC 43894 assessed as growth inhibition rate at 3.64 mg/l after 72 hr by spectrophotometry2004Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Feb-25, Volume: 52, Issue:4
Volatile constituents from the leaves of Callicarpa japonica Thunb. and their antibacterial activities.
AID1102967Antimicrobial activity against Bacillus cereus ATCC 11778 assessed as growth inhibition rate at 3.64 mg/l after 72 hr by spectrophotometry2004Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Feb-25, Volume: 52, Issue:4
Volatile constituents from the leaves of Callicarpa japonica Thunb. and their antibacterial activities.
AID1102905Antimicrobial activity against Vibrio parahaemolyticus ATCC 33844 assessed as growth inhibition rate at 3.64 mg/l after 72 hr by spectrophotometry2004Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Feb-25, Volume: 52, Issue:4
Volatile constituents from the leaves of Callicarpa japonica Thunb. and their antibacterial activities.
AID1102874Antimicrobial activity against Listeria monocytogenes ATCC 19111 assessed as growth inhibition rate at 3.64 mg/l after 72 hr by spectrophotometry2004Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Feb-25, Volume: 52, Issue:4
Volatile constituents from the leaves of Callicarpa japonica Thunb. and their antibacterial activities.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (20.00)29.6817
2010's2 (40.00)24.3611
2020's2 (40.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 27.86

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index27.86 (24.57)
Research Supply Index1.79 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.97 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index29.35 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (27.86)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews1 (20.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other4 (80.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]