methyl tetrol

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methyl tetrol - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Sylvan \Syl"van\, n. [Sylva + furfuran.] (Chem.)
     A liquid hydrocarbon obtained together with furfuran (tetrol)
     by the distillation of pine wood; -- called also methyl tetrol
     , or methyl furfuran.
     [1913 Webster]