Guaiacol
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Guaiacol | |
|---|---|
| Image:Guaiacol2.png | |
| Chemical name | 2-methoxyphenol |
| Chemical formula | C7H8O2 |
| Molecular mass | 124.13 g/mol |
| CAS number | [90-05-1] |
| Density | 1.112 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 28 °C |
| Boiling point | 204-206 °C |
| SMILES | COc1ccccc1O |
| Disclaimer and references | |
Guaiacol, or 2-methoxyphenol, is a natural organic compound with the molecular formula C7H8O2. It is the monomethyl ether of catechol.
It is a yellowish aromatic oil derived from guaiacum or wood creosote. It is used medicinally as an expectorant, antiseptic, and local anesthetic.
Guaiacol is also used in the preparation of synthetic vanillin.
[edit] References
- Merck Index, 11th Edition, 4444.
[edit] External links
