Catechol (pyrocatechol) is a colourless crystalline solid with a faint odour that discolours to brown in air and light. It is used as a photographic developer, a developer for fur dyes and an intermediate for antioxidants in rubber and lubricating oils.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C6H6O2
- Appearance
- Colourless crystals to beige-brown flakes
- Synonyms
- pyrocatechol
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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