Catechol Price Chart & Market Analysis 2026

Catechol Price Information

Newest Price 340

Price Date 20210322

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Day's Range 340 - 340

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Opinions

What are the key technical constraints affecting catechol's industrial applications?

For industrial buyers, the acidity constraint is the practical takeaway. If you're formulating with catechol, pH control is non-negotiable. The germanium resin data showing catechol outperforming commercial alternatives after five cycles is compelling, but verify performance against your specific feed composition before switching suppliers.

How is catechol positioned in the emerging PEEK and specialty chemical value chain?

The PEEK angle is worth watching but catechol's role there is indirect. The germanium recovery application is more immediately impactful for niche buyers, especially given China's strategic focus on germanium exports. That said, volumes remain small versus traditional pharmaceutical and agrochemical uses, so don't overstate the demand shift.

Overview

Catechol (pyrocatechol, 1,2-dihydroxybenzene, CAS 120-80-9) is a white crystalline solid with a phenolic odor, melting at 100–103 °C and readily soluble in water. It is a versatile chemical intermediate and a naturally occurring plant phenol.

Chemical synthesis: a key intermediate for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fragrances, including the production of veratrole and guaiacol.
Photography: historically used as a staining developer in black-and-white film processing, valued for its image-staining properties.
Specialty materials: employed in the synthesis of chelating resins for selective germanium adsorption, and in electrochemically patterned hydrogels for bioelectronics.
Polymer industry: a precursor in the manufacture of specialty polymers and related derivatives.

China's production landscape is dominated by industrial-grade material, with major capacity held by a few large chemical producers. Domestic output generally meets local demand, with a portion exported; high-purity grades for niche applications may still rely on imports. The market is closely tied to downstream demand from the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors.

Key domestic producers:
Brother Technology – holds substantial catechol and hydroquinone capacity and is promoting downstream applications.

Properties

Name

Catechol

1,2-Benzenediol

1,2-Benzenediol (pyrocatechol)

1,2-benzenediol[qr]

1,2-dihydroxybenzene[qr]

CAS Number

120-80-9

EINECS No.

204-427-5

Risk Codes

S22;S26;S37;S39

Safety Description

R21/22;R36/38;R68;R43

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What are the key technical constraints affecting catechol's industrial applications?

How is catechol positioned in the emerging PEEK and specialty chemical value chain?

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