Compound Monograph
Catechols
A class of simple ortho-dihydroxy phenolic compounds reported in hawthorn.
Classification
Catechols are phenolic acids, part of the phenolics class. Antioxidant compounds built around one or more phenol rings — the flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, coumarins, and pigments behind much of a plant's protective chemistry.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Catechols are phenolic acids, found in Hawthorn.