Catechol
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catechol-204-10455217
title:
Catechol
text:
Catechol, also known as pyrocatechol or 1,2-dihydroxybenzene, is an organic compound with the molecular formula C6H4(OH)2. It is the ortho isomer of the three isomeric benzenediols. This colorless compound occurs naturally in trace amounts. It was first discovered by destructive distillation of the plant extract catechin. About 20,000 tonnes of catechol are now synthetically produced annually as a commodity organic chemical, mainly as a precursor to pesticides, flavors, and fragrances. Small amo
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description:
Organic compound (C6H4(OH)2); benzene with two adjacent –OH groups
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catechol
date created:
2005-03-21T01:11:03Z
date modified:
2024-09-09T23:17:20Z
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