Catechol
Catechol
- CAS NO: 120-80-9
- Synonyms: 1,2-Dihydroxybenzene
Catechol is an organic compound that belongs to the class of dihydroxybenzenes. It is widely used in the chemical industry due to its high reactivity and versatility as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
Application
- Used as a common building block in organic synthesis.
- Acts as a precursor to the fine chemicals such as perfumes and pharmaceuticals
- Used extensively in the manufacturing of pesticides.