Chemicals and Drugs

Catechols

A group of 1,2-benzenediols that contain the general formula R-C6H5O2.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A group of 1,2-benzenediols that contain the general formula R-C6H5O2.

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  • Pyrocatechols
  • o-Dihydroxybenzenes
  • ortho-Dihydroxybenzenes
  • o Dihydroxybenzenes
  • ortho Dihydroxybenzenes

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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History Note

75; was CATECHOL 1963-74

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  1. D02w.455w.426w.559w.389.657w.166

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Catechols. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002396. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002396
  2. Catechols. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71956349