Is Catechol vegetarian?

Catechol, also known as pyrocatechol, is an organic compound with the formula C6H4(OH)2, the ortho isomer of the benzenediols. It occurs naturally in trace amounts in fruits and vegetables and is produced synthetically on a large scale as a precursor to pesticides, flavors, and fragrances.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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