a chemical originally isolated from a type of mimosa tree. catechol is used as an astringent, an antiseptic, and in photography, electroplating, and making other chemicals. it can also be made in the laboratory.
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出典:『Wiktionary』 (2024/10/09 15:08 UTC 版)
From catech(u) + -ol. Compare catechin and catecholamine.
catechol (countable and uncountable, plural catechols)
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出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/08/02 14:55 UTC 版)
Catechol, also known as pyrocatechol or 1,2-dihydroxybenzene, is an organic compound with the molecular formula C6H4(OH)2. It is the ortho isomer of the three isomeric benzenediols. This colourless compound occurs naturally in trace amounts. About 20 million kg are produced annually, mainly as a precursor to pesticides, flavors, and fragrances.