2-Furoic acid

2-Furoic acid is a heterocyclic carboxylic acid, consisting of a five-membered aromatic ring and a carboxylic acid group. Its name is derived from the Latin word furfur, meaning bran. The salts and esters of furoic acids are known as furoates.

2-Furoic acid is an organic compound most widely found in food products as a preservative and a flavoring agent. Other uses for 2-furoic acid include nylon preparation and optic technologies.