CatecholC6H6O2

CAS-No.:
120-80-9
UN-No.:
2811
EC-No.:
204-427-5
Hazard identification number:
60
Hazard signs
GHS06
GHS08

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Occupational exposure limit
ACGIH (US)
  • TWA (ppm) 5
  • TWA (mg/m3) 23
NIOSH (REL) (US)
  • TWA (ppm) 5
  • TWA (mg/m3) 20
  • H: 301 + 311
    Toxic if swallowed.
    Toxic in contact with skin.
  • H: 315
    Causes skin irritation
  • H: 317
    May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • H: 318
    Causes serious eye damage.
  • H: 341
    Suspected of causing genetic defects. 
  • H: 350
    May cause cancer.

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

  • Melting point:
    105 °C
  • Boiling Point:
    245 °C
  • Density (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    1,34 g/cm3
  • Ionization:
    8,15 eV
  • Flash Point:
    127 °C
  • Hazardous Effects:
    Ss,M,C

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Also known as:
  • 1,2-Benzenediol
  • 1,2-Benzoldiol
  • 1,2-Dihydroxybenzene
  • 1,2-Dihydroxybenzol
  • 2-Hydroxyphenol
  • Catechol
  • Catecolo Pirocatechina Pyrocatechol
  • o-Benzenediol
  • o-Dihydroxybenzene
  • Pyrocatechol

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