Catechol

C₆H₆O₂

IUPAC: Benzene-1,2-diol

CAS: 120-80-9

개요

Catechol is a dihydroxybenzene found in many natural polyphenols. It is used in photography, pharmaceutical synthesis, and as an antioxidant.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 6 12.0110
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

원소 구성

C
65.4%
O
29.1%

용도

  • Pharmaceutical synthesis
  • Photography developer
  • Pesticide intermediate

흥미로운 사실

  • The catechol group is found in neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine

안전

  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Skin sensitizer

Structure

SMILES

C1=CC=C(C(=C1)O)O

성질

유형
organic
상태
solid
몰 질량
110.11 g/mol
밀도
1.3440 g/cm³
녹는점
105.0 °C
끓는점
245.5 °C
용해도
430 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
110.0368
XLogP
0.9
TPSA
40.5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
8
Complexity
62.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Catechol?
Catechol (C₆H₆O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Benzene-1,2-diol.
What is the molecular weight of Catechol?
Catechol has a molar mass of 110.11 g/mol.
What state is Catechol at room temperature?
Catechol is a solid at room temperature.
Is Catechol organic or inorganic?
Catechol is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Catechol?
Catechol (C₆H₆O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).