Matches in DBpedia 2016-04 for { ?s ?p "Catechol (/ˈkætᵻtʃɒl/), also known as pyrocatechol or 1,2-dihydroxybenzene, is an organic compound with the molecular formula C6H4(OH)2. It is the ortho isomer of the three isomeric benzenediols. This colorless compound occurs naturally in trace amounts. It was first discovered by destructive distillation of the plant extract catechin. About 20 million kg are now synthetically produced annually as a commodity organic chemical, mainly as a precursor to pesticides, flavors, and fragrances.Catechol occurs as feathery white crystals that are very rapidly soluble in water.(The name "catechol" has also been used as a chemical class name, where it refers generally to the catechins.)"@en }
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- Q282440 abstract "Catechol (/ˈkætᵻtʃɒl/), also known as pyrocatechol or 1,2-dihydroxybenzene, is an organic compound with the molecular formula C6H4(OH)2. It is the ortho isomer of the three isomeric benzenediols. This colorless compound occurs naturally in trace amounts. It was first discovered by destructive distillation of the plant extract catechin. About 20 million kg are now synthetically produced annually as a commodity organic chemical, mainly as a precursor to pesticides, flavors, and fragrances.Catechol occurs as feathery white crystals that are very rapidly soluble in water.(The name "catechol" has also been used as a chemical class name, where it refers generally to the catechins.)".