Catechol, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Suitable for battery materials development.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 120-80-9
• Molecular Formula: C6H6O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 110.11
• MDL Number: MFCD00002188
• InChI Key: YCIMNLLNPGFGHC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: pyrocatechol, catechol, 1,2-dihydroxybenzene, 1,2-benzenediol, pyrocatechin, 2-hydroxyphenol, o-benzenediol, pyrocatechine, o-dihydroxybenzene, o-dioxybenzene
• PubChem CID: 289
• ChEBI: CHEBI:18135
• IUPAC Name: benzene-1,2-diol
• SMILES: OC1=CC=CC=C1O

• Melting Point: 103.0°C to 106.0°C
• Color: Brown-Gray to White
• Boiling Point: 245.0°C
• Flash Point: 131°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 99% min. (GC)
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Quantity: 5 g
• Merck Index: 15,8111
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 430g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol, benzene, chloroform, ether, and pyridine and aqueous solutions
• Viscosity: 2.38 mm2/s (110°C)
• Formula Weight: 110.11
• Percent Purity: 99+%
• Physical Form: Crystalline Flakes
• Chemical Name or Material: Catechol

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Catechol

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
• Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H301-Toxic if swallowed.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

RUO – Research Use Only