DinamicTMGuaiacol
(CAS No.: 90-05-1)
Dinamic Guaiacol
(CAS No.: 90-05-1)
1. Introduction:
Guaiacol is a naturally occurring organic compound, known for its flavoring properties. It is a clear colourless to slightly yellow coloured liquid (above 28 °C) or crystalline solid mass with a characteristic aromatic odour.
Guaiacol is manufactured industrially by methylation of pyrocatechol and is mainly used as a precursor for the synthesis of vanillin. It is also used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients, flavouring agents & perfumery products.
2. Chemical identity:
- Name: Guaiacol
- Chemical Name: 2-Methoxyphenol
- Synonyms:
- Pyrocatechol monomethyl ether
- 1-Hydroxy-2-methoxybenzene
- CAS No.: 90-05-1
- Molecular Formula: C₇H₈O₂
- Molecular Weight: 124.14 g/mol
3. Physical & Chemical Properties:
- Appearance: Clear colourless liquid (above 28 °C) or crystalline solid
- Odour: Characteristic aromatic odour
- Purity by GC: Minimum 99.5%
- Freezing Point: 25–28.3 °C
- Boiling Point: 204–206 °C
- Density at 25 °C: 1.1 ± 0.1 g/cm³
- Solubility: Soluble in Methanol, Chloroform, Ether, etc.
- Explosive Properties: Non-Explosive
Product must be melted completely & mixed thoroughly before sampling for analysis. Strictly do not heat the drums above 60 °C (140 °F).
Uses & Applications:
Guaiacol is used as a building block for various chemical compounds some of which are as follows
Flavours & Fragrances
Guaiacol is used in the synthesis of flavours and fragrances such as Vanillin, Isovanillin, Eugenol, Isoeugenol, Zingerone, 4-Ethylguaiacol, and 4-Vinylguaiacol etc.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Guaiacol is used in the synthesis of expectorants such as Guaifenesin and Sulfoguaiacol. Drug intermediates obtained from guaiacol are used in the synthesis of muscle relaxants and cardiovascular drugs such as Methacarbamol, Carvedilol, and Ranolazine.
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