Catechol, 99%

CAS: 120-80-9

Ref. 02-A10164

Product Information

• Name: Catechol, 99%
• Synonyms: catechol phthalic alcohol CI oxidation base 26 o-hydroquinone pyrocatechol (catechol) durafur developer C catechol, 14C-labeled cpd pyrocatechol (product) 2-benzenediol 1 α-hydroxyphenol, 1,2-Benzenediol, 1,2-Benzenediol (pyrocatechol), 1,2-Benzenediol[Qr], 1,2-Benzoldiol, 1,2-Dihydroxybenzene, 1,2-Dihydroxybenzene[Qr], 1,2-Hydroxybenzene, 2-Hydroxyphenol, 2-Hydroxyphenol[Qr], 5,6-Dihydroxybenzene, Ai3-03995[Qr], Benzene, o-dihydroxy-, Benzene,1,2-Dihydroxy-, Benzene-1,2-Diol, Brenzcatechin, Catechol (phenol), Durafur Developer C, Fouramine PCH, Fourrine 68, Nsc 1573, Oxyphenic acid, Pelagol Grey C, Phthalhydroquinone, Phthalic alcohol, Pirocatecol, Pyrocatechin, Pyrocatechine, Pyrocatechol, Z 1 (inhibitor), o-Benzenediol, o-Dihydroxybenzene, o-Dioxybenzene, o-Hydroquinone, o-Hydroxyphenol, o-Phenylenediol
• CAS: 120-80-9

Description

Catechol is used as a developer for photographic films, dyes and an intermediate for antioxidants in rubber and lubricating oils. It is used in polymerization inhibitors and in pharmaceuticals. It is a building block in organic synthesis and involved in the preparation of flavors and fragrances. It is used as a replacement for sandalwood oil, which is prepared from catechol through guaiacol and camphor. Further, it is a precursor for the preparation of vanillin from guaiacol, which is obtained by methylation reaction with catechol. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 110.11
• Formula: C₆H₆O₂
• Purity: 99%
• Color/Form: White to cream to grey-brown to brown, Crystalline powder or flakes
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H6O2/c7-5-3-1-2-4-6(5)8/h1-4,7-8H
• InChI key: YCIMNLLNPGFGHC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Oc1ccccc1O