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Definition of Pyrocatechol
1. Noun. (organic compound) A dihydric phenol, benzene-1,2-diol, present in some tars. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pyrocatechol
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pyrocatechol
Literary usage of Pyrocatechol
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. An Introduction to the Chemistry of Plant Products by Paul Haas, Thomas George Hill (1917)
"... caustic potash or other chemical treatment; and upon their occurrence is based
the chemical classification of the tannins. pyrocatechol, CATECHOL OR ..."
2. Disinfection and Disinfectants: Together with an Account of the Chemical by Samuel Rideal (1895)
"Afterwards it is well to evaporate rapidly 100 grms. of water, either pure or
acidulated with acetic or hydrochloric acid. pyrocatechol or ..."
3. Victor Von Richter's Organic Chemistry; Or, Chemistry of the Carbon by Victor von Richter, Richard Anschütz, Georg Schroeter (1900)
"Higher homologues of pyrocatechol have been obtained by treating pyrocatechol
with aliphatic alcohols and zinc chloride (B. 28, R. 312; 1). P. 78882). ..."
4. Organic Chemistry: Or : Chemistry of the Carbon Compounds by Victor von Richter (1922)
"By the replacement of both hydroxyl hydrogen atoms of pyrocatechol, cyclic esters
... Higher homologues of pyrocatechol have been obtained by treating ..."