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PHL82372

Catechol

phyproof® Reference Substance

Synonym(s):

Pyrocatechol, 1,2-Benzenediol, 1,2-Dihydroxybenzene, 2-Hydroxyphenol, Catechol

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Linear Formula:
C6H4-1,2-(OH)2
CAS Number:
120-80-9
Molecular Weight:
110.11
Beilstein:
471401
MDL number:
MFCD00002188
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

primary reference standard

vapor density

3.8 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 75 °C)
10 mmHg ( 118.3 °C)

product line

phyproof® Reference Substance

Assay

≥95.0% (GC)

form

flakes

manufacturer/tradename

PhytoLab

bp

245 °C (lit.)

mp

100-103 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

Oc1ccccc1O

InChI

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

InChI key

YCIMNLLNPGFGHC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This substance is a primary reference substance with assigned absolute purity (considering chromatographic purity, water, residual solvents, inorganic impurities). The exact value can be found on the certificate. Produced by PhytoLab GmbH & Co. KG

Application


  • Engineering cascade biocatalysis in whole cells for syringic acid bioproduction.: This study explores the use of whole-cell biocatalysis to enhance the production of syringic acid, a derivative of catechol, highlighting its potential in sustainable bio-manufacturing processes (Liu et al., 2024).


  • Proteomics and metabolomics analysis of the lignin degradation mechanism of lignin-degrading fungus Aspergillus fumigatus G-13.: This research explores how catechol contributes to the degradation of lignin, an essential process for biofuel production and environmental management (Zhu et al., 2023).


  • An integrated metabolomic and proteomic approach for the identification of covalent inhibitors of the main protease (Mpro) of SARS-COV-2 from crude natural extracts.: This study utilizes catechol derivatives to identify inhibitors against SARS-COV-2, providing a foundation for developing new antiviral drugs (Baron et al., 2023).


  • Synthesis of soluble melanin nanoparticles under acidic conditions using Burkholderia cepacia tyrosinase and their characterization.: This article explores the synthesis of melanin nanoparticles using catechol as a substrate, showing potential applications in biomedical fields such as imaging and drug delivery (Kim et al., 2022).

Legal Information

phyproof is a registered trademark of PhytoLab GmbH & Co. KG

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Carc. 1B - Eye Dam. 1 - Muta. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

260.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

127 °C - closed cup

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Lot/Batch Number
81095
118534859
91228734
89084121

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