描述
3,6-dichlorocatechol, also known as 3,6-dichloro-1,2-benzenediol, is a member of the class of compounds known as 3-chlorocatechols. 3-chlorocatechols are chlorocatechols with the chlorine atom attached at position C3 of the benzene ring. 3,6-dichlorocatechol is slightly soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 3,6-dichlorocatechol can be found in a number of food items such as gooseberry, jicama, nutmeg, and lingonberry, which makes 3,6-dichlorocatechol a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.