Message: | Guaiacol CAS: 90-05-1
Product Name: Guaiacol
Synonyms: PYROCATECHOL MONOMETHYL ETHER;PYROGUAIAC ACID;O-METHOXYPHENOL;O-METHYLCATECHOL;O-HYDROXYANISOLE;CATECHOL MONOMETHYL ETHER;Gulaiacol
CAS: 90-05-1
MF: C7H8O2
MW: 124.14
EINECS: 201-964-7
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°C)
Freezing Point: 28°C
Sensitive: Air Sensitive
Stability: Stable, but air and light sensitive. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Appearance: Light Yellow Oil
Application:
Allowed edible perfume. Natural Guaiacol is used in confect a series of essence of coffee, herb, fumes and tobacco. Natural Guaiacol is also use as perfume and antioxidants in food and daily chemicals synthesize vanillin and pharmaceutical intermediates. General Description Colorless to amber crystals or liquid.
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.Reactivity Profile: Guaiacol may react with oxidizing materials. Guaiacol forms salts readily with bases. |