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Catechol (CAS 120-80-9)
Catechol also known as pyrocatechol or 1,2-dihydroxybenzene, is an organic compound with the molecular formula C6H4(OH)2. It is the ortho isomer of the three isomeric benzenediols. This colorless compound occurs naturally in trace amounts. It was first discovered by destructive distillation of the plant extract catechin.
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Catechol also known as pyrocatechol or 1,2-dihydroxybenzene, is an organic compound with the molecular formula C6H4(OH)2. It is the ortho isomer of the three isomeric benzenediols. This colorless compound occurs naturally in trace amounts. It was first discovered by destructive distillation of the plant extract catechin.
Catechol comes in a white flaky powder, and is used as a pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediate, is widely used as building block in Agrochemicals, Flavors, Fragrances and Pharmaceuticals.
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Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Industry Research Report 2026
Market perspective
Catechol also known as pyrocatechol or 1,2-dihydroxybenzene, is an organic compound with the molecular formula C6H4(OH)2. It is the ortho isomer of the three isomeric benzenediols. This colorless compound occurs naturally in trace amounts. It was first discovered by destructive distillation of the plant extract catechin.
Catechol comes in a white flaky powder, and is used as a pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediate, is widely used as building block in Agrochemicals, Flavors, Fragrances and Pharmaceuticals.
Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) market has a high market concentration. Solvay is the largest player in the global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) market. In 2019, the Solvay sales revenue of Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) product accounted for 58.43% of the world's share. Top 4 players include Solvay, UBE Industries, Camlin Fine Sciences and Jiangsu Sanjili Chemical, these four players accounts for 97.57% of the world's share.
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Based on type, Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) is mainly used for industrial, the sales of Industrial Grade Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) was 49512 MT in 2019, accounted for 98.21% sales share, while Pharmaceutical Grade Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) was 1.85% sales share.
Based on the application, Vanillin is the main downstream product of Catechol, which accounted for about 46.87% of total production. Carbofuran phenol is the second largest downstream application, accounting for 26.02%. Other applications such as heliotropin, heliofresh, etc. these applications have a smaller market share, and carbofuran phenol are expected to dominate the market in the future.
Report Scope
This report quantifies the global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) market in terms of revenue (US$ million) and, where applicable, sales volume (MT), using 2025 as the base year and providing annual historical and forecast data for 2021–2032.
It standardizes definitions of Types and Applications, harmonizes vendor attribution, and presents comparable time series by company, Type, Application, and region/country, including indicative price bands (US$/MT) and concentration ratios (CR5/CR10).
The outputs are intended to support strategy development, budgeting, and performance benchmarking for brand owners, manufacturers, retailers, channel partners, and investors; data are structured with consistent units and fields to facilitate integration into internal FP&A and BI systems.
Key Companies & Market Share Insights
This section profiles leading manufacturers, combining 2021–2025 results with a 2026–2032 outlook. It reports revenue, market share, price bands, product and application mix, regional and channel mix, and key developments (M&A, capacity additions, certifications). It also provides global revenue, average price, and—where applicable—sales volume by manufacturer, and calculates CR5/CR10 and rank changes to support comparative benchmarking.
Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Market by Company
Solvay
UBE Industries
Camlin Fine Sciences
Jiangsu Sanjili Chemical
Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Segment by Type
Industrial Grade Catechol
Pharmaceutical Grade Catechol
Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Segment by Application
Carbofuran Phenol
Vanillin
Heliotropin
Other
Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Segment by Region
North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Spain
Netherlands
Switzerland
Sweden
Poland
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Taiwan
Southeast Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Türkiye
GCC Countries
Key Drivers & Barriers
High-impact rendering factors and drivers have been studied in this report to aid the readers to understand the general development. Moreover, the report includes restraints and challenges that may act as stumbling blocks on the way of the players. This will assist the users to be attentive and make informed decisions related to business. Specialists have also laid their focus on the upcoming business prospects.
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Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Research objectives, research methods, data sources, data cross-validation;
Chapter 2: Introduces the report scope of the report, executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc.), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.
Chapter 3: Detailed analysis of Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) manufacturers competitive landscape, price, production and value market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 4: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product production/output, value, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 5: Production/output, value of Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) by region/country. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next six years.
Chapter 6: Consumption of Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and production of each country in the world.
Chapter 7: Provides the analysis of various market segments by type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 8: Provides the analysis of various market segments by application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 9: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 10: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 11: The main points and conclusions of the report.
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Scope & coverage.
Types
- Industrial Grade Catechol
- Pharmaceutical Grade Catechol
Applications
- Carbofuran Phenol
- Vanillin
- Heliotropin
- Other
Companies covered
- Solvay
- UBE Industries
- Camlin Fine Sciences
- Jiangsu Sanjili Chemical
Inside the report.
1 Preface
- 1.1 Scope of Report
- 1.2 Reasons for Doing This Study
- 1.3 Research Methodology
- 1.4 Research Process
- 1.5 Data Source
- 1.5.1 Secondary Sources
- 1.5.2 Primary Sources
2 Market Overview
- 2.1 Product Definition
- 2.2 Global Market Growth Prospects
- 2.2.1 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Market Size (2021-2032)
- 2.2.2 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Sales (2021-2032)
- 2.2.3 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Market Average Price (2021-2032)
- 2.3 Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) by Type
- 2.3.1 Market Value Comparison by Type (2021 VS 2025 VS 2032) & (US$ Million)
- 2.3.2 Industrial Grade Catechol
- 2.3.3 Pharmaceutical Grade Catechol
- 2.4 Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) by Application
- 2.4.1 Market Value Comparison by Application (2021 VS 2025 VS 2032)
- 2.4.2 Carbofuran Phenol
- 2.4.3 Vanillin
- 2.4.4 Heliotropin
- 2.4.5 Other
3 Market Competitive Landscape by Manufacturers
- 3.1 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Market Competitive Situation by Manufacturers (2021 Versus 2025)
- 3.2 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Sales (MT) of Manufacturers (2021-2026)
- 3.3 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Revenue of Manufacturers (2021-2026)
- 3.4 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Average Price by Manufacturers (2021-2026)
- 3.5 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Industry Ranking, 2024 VS 2025 VS 2026
- 3.6 Global Manufacturers of Catechol (CAS 120-80-9), Manufacturing Sites & Headquarters
- 3.7 Global Manufacturers of Catechol (CAS 120-80-9), Product Type & Application
- 3.8 Global Manufacturers of Catechol (CAS 120-80-9), Established Date
- 3.9 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Market CR5 and HHI
- 3.10 Global Manufacturers Mergers & Acquisition
4 Manufacturers Profiled
- 4.1 Solvay
- 4.1.1 Solvay Company Information
- 4.1.2 Solvay Business Overview
- 4.1.3 Solvay Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.1.4 Solvay Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Product Portfolio
- 4.1.5 Solvay Recent Developments
- 4.2 UBE Industries
- 4.2.1 UBE Industries Company Information
- 4.2.2 UBE Industries Business Overview
- 4.2.3 UBE Industries Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.2.4 UBE Industries Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Product Portfolio
- 4.2.5 UBE Industries Recent Developments
- 4.3 Camlin Fine Sciences
- 4.3.1 Camlin Fine Sciences Company Information
- 4.3.2 Camlin Fine Sciences Business Overview
- 4.3.3 Camlin Fine Sciences Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.3.4 Camlin Fine Sciences Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Product Portfolio
- 4.3.5 Camlin Fine Sciences Recent Developments
- 4.4 Jiangsu Sanjili Chemical
- 4.4.1 Jiangsu Sanjili Chemical Company Information
- 4.4.2 Jiangsu Sanjili Chemical Business Overview
- 4.4.3 Jiangsu Sanjili Chemical Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2021-2026)
- 4.4.4 Jiangsu Sanjili Chemical Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Product Portfolio
- 4.4.5 Jiangsu Sanjili Chemical Recent Developments
5 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Market Scenario by Region
- 5.1 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Market Size by Region: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 5.2 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Sales by Region: 2021-2032
- 5.2.1 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Sales by Region: 2021-2026
- 5.2.2 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Sales by Region: 2027-2032
- 5.3 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Revenue by Region: 2021-2032
- 5.3.1 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Revenue by Region: 2021-2026
- 5.3.2 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Revenue by Region: 2027-2032
- 5.4 North America Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Market Facts & Figures by Country
- 5.4.1 North America Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Market Size by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 5.4.2 North America Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Sales by Country (2021-2032)
- 5.4.3 North America Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Revenue by Country (2021-2032)
- 5.4.4 United States
- 5.4.5 Canada
- 5.4.6 Mexico
- 5.5 Europe Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Market Facts & Figures by Country
- 5.5.1 Europe Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Market Size by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 5.5.2 Europe Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Sales by Country (2021-2032)
- 5.5.3 Europe Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Revenue by Country (2021-2032)
- 5.5.4 Germany
- 5.5.5 France
- 5.5.6 U.K.
- 5.5.7 Italy
- 5.5.8 Russia
- 5.5.9 Spain
- 5.5.10 Netherlands
- 5.5.11 Switzerland
- 5.5.12 Sweden
- 5.5.13 Poland
- 5.6 Asia Pacific Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Market Facts & Figures by Country
- 5.6.1 Asia Pacific Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Market Size by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 5.6.2 Asia Pacific Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Sales by Country (2021-2032)
- 5.6.3 Asia Pacific Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Revenue by Country (2021-2032)
- 5.6.4 China
- 5.6.5 Japan
- 5.6.6 South Korea
- 5.6.7 India
- 5.6.8 Australia
- 5.6.9 Taiwan
- 5.6.10 Southeast Asia
- 5.7 South America Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Market Facts & Figures by Country
- 5.7.1 South America Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Market Size by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 5.7.2 South America Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Sales by Country (2021-2032)
- 5.7.3 South America Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Revenue by Country (2021-2032)
- 5.7.4 Brazil
- 5.7.5 Argentina
- 5.7.6 Chile
- 5.8 Middle East and Africa Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Market Facts & Figures by Country
- 5.8.1 Middle East and Africa Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Market Size by Country: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 5.8.2 Middle East and Africa Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Sales by Country (2021-2032)
- 5.8.3 Middle East and Africa Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Revenue by Country (2021-2032)
- 5.8.4 Egypt
- 5.8.5 South Africa
- 5.8.6 Israel
- 5.8.7 Türkiye
- 5.8.8 GCC Countries
6 Segment by Type
- 6.1 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Sales by Type (2021-2032)
- 6.1.1 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Sales by Type (2021-2032) & (MT)
- 6.1.2 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Sales Market Share by Type (2021-2032)
- 6.2 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Revenue by Type (2021-2032)
- 6.2.1 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Sales by Type (2021-2032) & (US$ Million)
- 6.2.2 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Revenue Market Share by Type (2021-2032)
- 6.3 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Price by Type (2021-2032)
7 Segment by Application
- 7.1 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Sales by Application (2021-2032)
- 7.1.1 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Sales by Application (2021-2032) & (MT)
- 7.1.2 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Sales Market Share by Application (2021-2032)
- 7.2 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Revenue by Application (2021-2032)
- 7.2.1 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Sales by Application (2021-2032) & (US$ Million)
- 7.2.2 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Revenue Market Share by Application (2021-2032)
- 7.3 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Price by Application (2021-2032)
8 Value Chain and Sales Channels Analysis of the Market
- 8.1 Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Value Chain Analysis
- 8.1.1 Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Key Raw Materials
- 8.1.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 8.1.3 Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Production Mode & Process
- 8.2 Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Sales Channels Analysis
- 8.2.1 Direct Comparison with Distribution Share
- 8.2.2 Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Distributors
- 8.2.3 Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Customers
9 Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Analyzing Market Dynamics
- 9.1 Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Industry Trends
- 9.2 Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Industry Drivers
- 9.3 Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Industry Opportunities and Challenges
- 9.4 Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Industry Restraints
10 Report Conclusion
11 Disclaimer
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