Guaiacol
USP/1300004 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: 2-Methoxyphenol; Catechol monomethyl ether; Pyrocatechol monomethyl ether
CAS Number: 90-05-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H8O2
Molecular Weight: 124.14
MDL Number: MFCD00002185
Linear Formula: (CH3O)C6H4OH
Product Type: Chemical
API family | guaiacol |
application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
bp | 205 °C (lit.) |
density | 1.129 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
format | neat |
grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
InChI | 1S/C7H8O2/c1-9-7-5-3-2-4- |
InChI key | LHGVFZTZFXWLCP-UHFFFAOYSA |
manufacturer/tradename | USP |
mp | 26-29 °C (lit.) |
refractive index | n |
SMILES string | COc1ccccc1O |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
vapor density | 4.27 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 0.11 mmHg ( 25 °C) |
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. |
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. |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H302 - H315 - H319 |
Precautionary statements | P301 + P312 + P330 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
bp | 205 °C (lit.) |
mp | 26-29 °C (lit.) |
Density | 1.129 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |