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Guaiacol

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

2-Methoxyphenol, Catechol monomethyl ether, Pyrocatechol monomethyl ether

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Linear Formula:
(CH3O)C6H4OH
CAS Number:
90-05-1
Molecular Weight:
124.14
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329831054
MDL number:
MFCD00002185
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
508112

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Product Name

Guaiacol, European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

InChI

1S/C7H8O2/c1-9-7-5-3-2-4-6(7)8/h2-5,8H,1H3

SMILES string

COc1ccccc1O

InChI key

LHGVFZTZFXWLCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

agency

EP Reference Standard

vapor density

4.27 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.11 mmHg ( 25 °C)

API family

guaiacol

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

refractive index

n20/D 1.543 (lit.)

bp

205 °C (lit.)

mp

26-29 °C (lit.)

density

1.129 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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Application

Guaiacol EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Guaiacol, along with 2,4,6-trichloroanisole, is responsible for cork taint in wine. A method has been developed for extraction and quantitation of the two compounds.

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

179.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

82 °C - closed cup

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