guaiacol

Synonyms: PYROCATECHOL MONOMETHYL ETHER; PYROGUAIAC ACID; O-METHOXYPHENOL; O-METHYLCATECHOL; O-HYDROXYANISOLE; CATECHOL MONOMETHYL ETHER; Gulaiacol; GUAJACOL 

CAS: 90-05-1 

MF: C7H8O2 

MW: 124.14 

EINECS: 201-964-7 

Product Categories: Pharmaceutical Intermediates; Aromatic Ethers; Aromatics Compounds; Antioxidant; Biochemistry; Aromatics; ANASTIL 

Mol File: 90-05-1. Mol 

Mp: 26-29 ° C(lit. ) 

Bp: 205 ° C(lit. ) 

Density: 1.129 g/mL at 25 ° C(lit. ) 

Vapor density: 4.27 (vs air) 

Vapor pressure: 0.11 mm Hg ( 25 ° C) 

Refractive index: N20/D 1.543(lit. ) 

Fp: 180 ° F 

Storage temp.: Refrigerator 

Water Solubility: 17 g/L (15 o C) 

FreezingPoint: 28° C 

Sensitive: Air Sensitive 

Stability: Stable, but air and light sensitive. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. 

Chemical Properties: Light Yellow Oil 

Usage: Expectorant 

General Description: Colorless to amber crystals or liquid. Density (of solid) 1.129 g / cm3. Solidifies at 28° C (82.4° F), but may remain liquid for a long time even at a much lower temperature. Slightly water soluble. Soluble in aqueous sodium hydroxide. Used medicinally as an expectorant. Used, because of its anti-oxidant properties, as an anti-skinning agent for paints. 

Air & Water Reactions: Sensitive to air and light (darkens). Slightly water soluble.