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4-methylcatechol
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Definition
: A group of 1,2-benzenediols that contain the general formula R-C6H5O2.
Other names
ortho-
Dihydroxybenzenes; o-
Dihydroxybenzenes; Pyrocatechols; ortho Dihydroxybenzenes; o Dihydroxybenzenes
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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4-methylcatechol [ 3,4-dihydroxytoluene ]
structure
452-86-8
*Catechols
Pharma Action
Antioxidants
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Carcinogens
;
Neuroprotective Agents
Dermatol Monatschr 1979;165(5):346; Z Naturforsch (C) 33(11-12):912;1978