The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of any of a group of physiologically important biogenic amines that possess a catechol (3,4-dihydroxyphenyl) nucleus and are derivatives of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylethylamine. [ GOC:jl https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0198506732 ]
Synonyms: catecholamine biosynthesis catecholamine anabolism catecholamine formation catecholamine synthesis