Catechol

Purity: Standard for GC, ≥99.5%(GC)

Synonym(s): Pyrocatechol 1, 2-Benzenediol 1, 2-Dihydroxybenzene

Formula: C6H6O2 Molecular Weight: 110.11

CAS Number: 120-80-9 Beilstein Number: 471401 EC Number: 204-427-5 MDL Number: MFCD00002188 PubChem CID: 289

Properties

Shelf life: 720 days

Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, benzene, chloroform and ether, easily soluble in pyridine and caustic lye.

Sensitivity: Light sensitive.

Boiling point: 245°C

Melting point: 100-103 °C (lit.)

InChl: InChI=1S/C6H6O2/c7-5-3-1-2-4-6(5)8/h1-4, 7-8H

Safety Information

Pictograms: GHS06; GHS08

Signal Word: Danger

Hazard Statements: H315; H319; H301; H311; H341; H351; H317; H401

Precautionary Statements: P305+P351+P338; P280; P302+P352; P321; P405; P501; P264; P281; P270; P362+P364; P330; P361+P364; P203; P264+P265; P301+P316; P318; P337+P317; P332+P317; P316

WGK: 2

Storage: Protected from light; Room temperature; Desiccated

Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves