Description
Catechol; 1,2-Benzenediol; 1,2-Dihydroxybenzene
(o-dihydroxybenzene
| CAS | 120-80-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H4(OH)2 |
| Molecular Weight | 110.11 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Solid | Colour | White to brown |
| Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | 100 – 103 °C | Flash Point [°C] | 127 °C |
| Boiling Point [°C] | 245 °C | Vapour Density | 3.79 |
| Density [g/cm3] | 1.344 | Solubility in Water [% weight] | Soluble in cold water |
| Partition Coefficient Log POW Octanol / Water at 20°C | 0.88 | Explosion Limits -Lower [%] | 1.97% |
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | Off-white to grey-brown ***crystalline flakes | Assay | Min 99% |
| Melting Point | 104 – 106°C | – | *** May darken on storage |
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | 2811 | DG Class | 6.1 |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statement | H302-H312-H315-H319 |
| Precaution Statement | P280-P305 + P351 + P338 |















