Pyrocatechol
CAS No.: 120-80-9
EINECS: 204-427-5
Molecular Formula: C6H6O2
Molecular weight: 110.11
Molecular Structure:

Property: Pyrocatechol, also known as Catechol or 1, 2-dihydroxybenzene, is an organic compound with the molecular formula C6H4(OH)2. Pyrocatechol /catechol is the ortho isomer of the three isomeric benzenediols. This colourless compound occurs naturally in trace amounts. Pyrocatechol /catechol occurs as feathery white crystals which are very rapidly soluble in water.

Specification:
Items Index
Specification First-class product Up-to-standard-class product
Appearance Light gray to light brown (flake) grain Light gray to light brown (flake) grain
Melting point 104-106oC 103-105oC
Content ≥ 99% 103-105oC

Usage: Pyrocatechol /catechol is an important chemical industry intermediate product with wide uses. Pyrocatechol /catechol can be used as rubber harden-idant, electroplate additive, skin preservative as well bactericide, dye hair, photographic developer, color photographic anti-oxidant, furcoloring agent, paint and varnish anti-shrivel. Furthermore, Pyrocatechol /catechol is an important material of synthetic resin, tannic acid, agricultural chemical furantion, the rhizome medical of Chinese goldthread, perfume vanillin, pepper aldehyde and so on.

Package and storage: In 25kg water proof poly compound bag within liner, per 15-17/mt in a 20'FCL. Pyrocatechol /catechol should be tightly and completely cut off from air when Pyrocatechol /catechol is packed and transported as general combustible chemical goods.