Furfural is an organic compound derived from agricultural byproducts, such as corn husks, oat hulls, and sugarcane bagasse. It is a colorless liquid with a distinctive almond-like odor and is primarily used as a solvent and in the production of various chemicals, including furan and resins. This compound is significant in the field of biofuels and green chemistry, as it can be produced from renewable resources. Furfural can also serve as a precursor for the synthesis of bio-based materials and has applications in the food industry as a flavoring agent.