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3-chlorocatechol
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Catechols
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
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Drugs
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3-chlorocatechol [ 3-chloropyrocatechol ]
inhibits catechol-2,3-dioxygenase
4018-65-9
*Catechols
Pharma Action
Enzyme Inhibitors
Appl Environ Microbiol 1981;41(5):1159