Guaiacol
CAS No: 90-05-1
Synonyms: PYROCATECHOL MONOMETHYL ETHER
Molecular Fomula: C7H8O2
Molecular weight: 124.14
Appearance: transparent colorless to pale yellow liquid
Assay: ≥99%
Guaiacol CAS 90-05-1
Description
Guaiacol
Product Name: Guaiacol
CAS No: 90-05-1
Synonyms: PYROCATECHOL MONOMETHYL ETHER
Molecular Fomula: C7H8O2
Molecular weight: 124.14
Appearance: transparent colorless to pale yellow liquid
Assay: ≥99%
Properties
| Item | Specifications | Results |
| Appearance | Colorless to light yellow oily liquid or crystalline | conforms |
| Perfume | Strong, fresh, slightly spicy and burnt | conforms |
| Density | 1.1250~1.1320 | 1.1290 |
| Refractive | index(20℃) | 1.5430 |
| Assay | ≥99% | 99.18% |
| Conclusion | Conforms with the enterprise standard | |
Usage
Pharmaceutical Field: It is a key raw material for synthesizing guaifenesin, an expectorant drug. This drug can thin sputum and promote its excretion, and is often used in the treatment of respiratory diseases such as colds and bronchitis. It can also be used to synthesize antibacterial drugs, local anesthetics and so on.
Chemical Industry Field: As an organic synthesis intermediate, it is used in the production of dyes, rubber antioxidants, plastic additives, etc. It can also be involved in the synthesis of chemical products such as resins and plasticizers.
Fragrance and Food Field: It has a special aromatic odor and can be used to prepare fragrances such as vanillin. It can also be used as a food additive (such as a flavor adjuvant) to improve food flavor.
Other Fields: It can be used to prepare disinfectants and preservatives. It is also used as a pesticide intermediate in the agricultural field to synthesize fungicides, insecticides and so on.
Package
200kg/drum.
Storage
Dry, ventilated and protected from light.