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Catechol

CAS Number

120-80-9

Synonym

o-Benzenediol; o-Dihydroxybenzene; o-Dioxybenzene; o-Hydroxyphenol; o-Phenylenediol; C.I. Oxidation base 26; C.I. 76500; Catechol (phenol); Durafur developer C; Fouramine PCH; Fourrine 68; Oxyphenic acid; Pelagol Grey C; Phthalhydroquinone; Pyrocatechin; Pyrocatechine; 1,2-Dihydroxybenzene; 2-Hydroxyphenol; o-Hydroquinone; Benzene, o-dihydroxy-; NCI-C55856; o-Diphenol; Catechin; Catechin (phenol); Pyrocatechol; 1,2-Dihydroxybenzene; 1,2-Benzenediol; 2-Hydroxyphenol

Occurrence/Use

Production of pesticides, flavorings, and fragrances

Catechol

Proposition 65

Chemical Status

Cancer: 
Currently listed

Cancer

Listed for: 
Cancer
Date of Listing: 
07/15/2003
Basis for Listing: 
Authoritative Bodies-International Agency for Research on Cancer

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