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Linear Formula:
(CH3O)C6H4OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
124.14
Beilstein:
508112
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77
vapor density
4.27 (vs air)
Quality Level
vapor pressure
0.11 mmHg ( 25 °C)
Assay
≥98.0%
form
liquid
solid
refractive index
n20/D 1.543 (lit.)
bp
205 °C (lit.)
mp
26-29 °C (lit.)
density
1.129 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
SMILES string
COc1ccccc1O
InChI
1S/C7H8O2/c1-9-7-5-3-2-4-6(7)8/h2-5,8H,1H3
InChI key
LHGVFZTZFXWLCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Guaiacol, a phenolic compound, acts as a scavenger of superoxide radicals. It is produced from guaiacum or wood creosote. Guaiacol acts as a precursor to different favoring agents like, vanillin and roasted coffee. It is used as an antiseptic, analgesic and sedative drug for the treatment of dental pulp and periodontal tissue. Guaiacol enhances cell proliferation in vivo.
Application
Guaiacol has been used:
- as a substrate for peroxidase enzyme to determine its activity
- as a substrate to determine laccase activity
- as a reagent in peroxidase (POD) activity test
Biochem/physiol Actions
Guaiacol has an ability to inhibit prostaglandin biosynthesis, without causing damage to the gastrointestinal system, unlike classic NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).
Guaiacol, along with 2,4,6-trichloroanisole, is responsible for cork taint in wine. A method has been developed for extraction and quantitation of the two compounds.
Caution
May be liquid at room temperature.
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
194.0 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
90 °C - closed cup
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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