Benzofuran is the heterocyclic compound consisting of fused benzene and furan rings. This colourless liquid is a component of coal tar. Benzofuran is the `parent` of many related compounds with more complex structures. For example, psoralen is a benzofuran derivative that occurs in several plants. ==Production== Benzofuran is extracted from coal..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzofuran