Catechol

C₆H₆O₂

IUPAC: Benzene-1,2-diol

CAS: 120-80-9

概述

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

组成

元素 符号 原子 原子质量
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 6 12.0110
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

元素组成

C
65.4%
O
29.1%

用途

  • Pharmaceutical synthesis
  • Photography developer
  • Pesticide intermediate

趣味知识

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

安全性

  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Skin sensitizer

Structure

SMILES

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

属性

类型
organic
状态
solid
摩尔质量
110.11 g/mol
密度
1.3440 g/cm³
熔点
105.0 °C
沸点
245.5 °C
溶解度
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).