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.
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.

Market Analysis and Insights: Global and China Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Market
This report focuses on global and China Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) market.
In 2020, the global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) market size was US$ 104.3 million and it is expected to reach US$ 155.4 million by the end of 2027, with a CAGR of 5.9% during 2021-2027. In China the Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) market size is expected to grow from US$ XX million in 2020 to US$ XX million by 2027, at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period.

Global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) Scope and Market Size
Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) market is segmented by region (country), players, by Type, and by Application. Players, stakeholders, and other participants in the global Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) market will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The segmental analysis focuses on revenue and forecast by region (country), by Type and by Application in terms of revenue and forecast for the period 2016-2027.
For China market, this report focuses on the Catechol (CAS 120-80-9) market size by players, by Type, and by Application, for the period 2016-2027. The key players include the global and local players which play important roles in China.

Segment by Type
Industrial Grade Catechol
Pharmaceutical Grade Catechol

Segment by Application
Carbofuran Phenol
Vanillin
Heliotropin
Other

By Region
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Taiwan
Indonesia
Thailand
Malaysia
Philippines
Vietnam
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE

By Company
Solvay
UBE Industries
Camlin Fine Sciences
Jiangsu Sanjili Chemical