guaiacol
cas 90-05-1
mf: c7h8o2
mw: 124.14
einecs: 201-964-7
product categories: pharmaceutical intermediates; aromatic ethers; aromatics compounds; antioxidant; biochemistry; aromatics; anastil
mol file: 90-05-1. mol
mp: 26-29 ° c(lit. )
bp: 205 ° c(lit. )
density: 1.129 g/ml at 25 ° c(lit. )
vapor density: 4.27 (vs air)
vapor pressure: 0.11 mm hg ( 25 ° c)
refractive index: n20/d 1.543(lit. )
fp: 180 ° f
storage temp.: refrigerator
water solubility: 17 g/l (15 º c)
freezingpoint: 28° c
sensitive: air sensitive
stability: stable, but air and light sensitive. combustible. incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
chemical properties: light yellow oil
usage: expectorant
general description: 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 temperature. slightly water soluble. soluble in aqueous sodium hydroxide. used medicinally as an expectorant. used, because of its anti-oxidant properties, as an anti-skinning agent for paints.
air & water reactions: sensitive to air and light (darkens). slightly water soluble.