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.