Catechol (C6H6O2)

catechol presents a C6 framework, aromatic rings, alcohol functionality (formula C6H6O2, CAS 120-80-9). ChemicalTool Reaction can propose ranked disconnections for catechol from the SMILES Oc1ccccc1O.

Target: Catechol
CAS: 120-80-9
Formula: C6H6O2
Approx. MW: 110.11
SMILES: Oc1ccccc1O
PubChem CID: 289
Approx. carbons: C6

Catechol structure

Properties

IUPAC name: benzene-1,2-diol
Common names: catechol; pyrocatechol; 120-80-9; 1,2-dihydroxybenzene; 1,2-benzenediol; benzene-1,2-diol; pyrocatechin; 2-hydroxyphenol; o-Dihydroxybenzene; o-Hydroxyphenol
Molecular weight: 110.11
Exact mass: 110.04
InChIKey: YCIMNLLNPGFGHC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point: 221 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling point: 473 °F at 760 mmHg (sublimes) (NTP, 1992)
Density: 1.344 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Catechol?

Catechol has molecular formula C6H6O2. Molecular weight about 110.11 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Catechol?

The CAS Registry Number for Catechol is 120-80-9.

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References & tools

ChemicalTool Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
Related: AiZynthFinder / synthesis planning literature for computer-aided retrosynthesis.