Catechol
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkæt.ɪt͡ʃ.ɒl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Catechol is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) The biologically important diphenol ortho-dihydroxy benzene; isomeric with hydroquinone and resorcinol.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) The biologically important diphenol ortho-dihydroxy benzene; isomeric with hydroquinone and resorcinol.
Word Forms
- catechols
Synonyms for catechol
Depending on context, synonyms include pyrocatechol.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include methyl, butyl, methyltransferase, diphenol, hydroxyphenol, benzenediol.
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