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Guaiacol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

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Synonym(s):
2-Methoxyphenol, Catechol monomethyl ether, Pyrocatechol monomethyl ether
Linear Formula:
(CH3O)C6H4OH
CAS Number:
90-05-1
Molecular Weight:
124.14
Beilstein:
508112
MDL number:
MFCD00002185
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329749967
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

4.27 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.11 mmHg ( 25 °C)

API family

guaiacol

manufacturer/tradename

USP

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

SMILES string

COc1ccccc1O

InChI

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

InChI key

LHGVFZTZFXWLCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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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.

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.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H315,H319

Hazard Classifications

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

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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