描述
Methylfurfuryl alcohol, also known as 1-(2-furyl)ethanol, is a member of the class of compounds known as heteroaromatic compounds. Heteroaromatic compounds are compounds containing an aromatic ring where a carbon atom is linked to an hetero atom. Methylfurfuryl alcohol is soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). Methylfurfuryl alcohol can be found in cloves, which makes methylfurfuryl alcohol a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product.