FURYL(ARYL)METHANES AND THEIR ANALOGS. (REVIEW) A. V. Butin, T. A. Stroganova, and V. G. Kul'nevich The literature data on furyl(arv. Omethanes are svstematized and analyzed for the first time. Results obtained by the authors on the synthesis, reactions, and application of these compounds are reviewed.~ "XHgCI + ~CH,CI ~ O~~OO I A convenient method for synthesis of difurylmethane is the reaction of furyllithium with furfurol and subsequent reduction of the intermediate carbinol with . It was noted that this is the optimal method for synthesis of difurylmethane because the product yield is 64% and the undesirable side products are