Showing chemical card for 3,6-dichlorocatechol (CFc000283620)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:37:04 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283620
Molecule Identification
Common Name
3,6-dichlorocatechol
Definition
3,6-dichlorocatechol, also known as 3,6-dichloro-1,2-benzenediol, is a member of the class of compounds known as 3-chlorocatechols. 3-chlorocatechols are chlorocatechols with the chlorine atom attached at position C3 of the benzene ring. 3,6-dichlorocatechol is slightly soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 3,6-dichlorocatechol can be found in a number of food items such as gooseberry, jicama, nutmeg, and lingonberry, which makes 3,6-dichlorocatechol a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as 3-chlorocatechols. These are chlorocatechols with the chlorine atom attached at position C3 of the benzene ring.
