Catechol (120-80-9)

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Catechol (120-80-9) Specification

Application
Other

Physical Form
Powder

Molecular Formula
C H O

Usage
Catechol is widely used as a chemical intermediate in the production of pesticides, pharmaceuticals, perfumes, and dyes.

Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol, ether

Appearance
White to off-white crystalline solid

Properties
Catechol (1,2-dihydroxybenzene) is an aromatic organic compound with the formula C H O , consisting of a benzene ring bearing two adjacent hydroxyl groups.

CAS No
120-80-9

Molecular Weight
110.11 g/mol Grams (g)

About Catechol (120-80-9)

Catechol is widely used as a chemical intermediate in the production of pesticides, pharmaceuticals, perfumes, and dyes. It also serves as a polymerization inhibitor, photographic developer, tanning agent, and antioxidant. Naturally, catechol can be found in wood tar, tobacco smoke, certain plants, and coal derivatives.

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