Y0000619

Guaiacol

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): 2-Methoxyphenol, Catechol monomethyl ether, Pyrocatechol monomethyl ether
• Linear Formula: (CH₃O)C₆H₄OH
• CAS Number: 90-05-1
• Molecular Weight: 124.14
• Beilstein: 508112
• MDL number: MFCD00002185
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329831054
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• Agency: EP Reference Standard
• vapor density: 4.27 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 0.11 mmHg ( 25 °C)
• API family: guaiacol
• manufacturer/tradename: EDQM
• 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.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• 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

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Guaiacol EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

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.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302,H315,H319
• Precautionary Statements: P301 + P312 + P330 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 179.6 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 82 °C - closed cup