Tetrachlorocatechol
# Tetrachlorocatechol

Tetrachlorocatechol is an organochlorine compound with the formula $C_6Cl_4(OH)_2.$ It is a white solid. It results from the degradation of the controversial pesticide pentachlorophenol. It is a precursor to the reagent TRISPHAT. Its conjugate base also functions as a ligand for transition metals.

