Guaiacol (o-methoxyphenol) (CAS 90-05-1)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

GUAIACOL (o-methoxyphenol)

Cat. NoKC.710056 CategoryOther Molecular FormulaC7H8O2 CAS90-05-1 Molecular Weight124.14 g/mol

Pack sizes 250GM500GM

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Warning

Irritant

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2-methoxyphenol is a metabolite found in or produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides) [Category: Paint]
Antioxidant; anti-gumming agent in hydrocarbon solvents; anti-skinning agent in surface coatings; chemical intermediate.
Stimulant expectorant, chemical intermediate for other expectorants, eg, guaiacol carbonate; flavoring agent for non-alcoholic beverages and foods; chemical intermediate for papaverine and vanillin.
Methoxyphenol is used in the manufacture of medicines, guaiacol compounds, and perfumes.

Physical Description	O-methoxyphenol appears as 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 tempera…
Color/Form	Faintly yellowish, limpid, oily liquid or yellow crystals
Odor	Aromatic odor
Melting Point	SOLIDIFIES at 82.4 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point	399 to 403 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	180 °F (NTP, 1992)
Density	1.13 at 70.5 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink
Solubility	Slightly soluble (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure	5 mmHg at 174 °F (NTP, 1992)
Refractive Index	Index of refraction: 1.5429 at 20 °C/D
Stability/Shelf Life	Darkens on exposure to air and light

IUPAC Name	2-methoxyphenol
Molecular Formula	C7H8O2
Molecular Weight	124.14 g/mol
CAS	90-05-1
SMILES	COC1=CC=CC=C1O
InChIKey	LHGVFZTZFXWLCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.710056
Pack sizes	250GM · 500GM

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