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Synonyms: PYROCATECHOL MONOMETHYL ETHER; PYROGUAIAC ACID; O-METHOXYPHENOL; O-METHYLCATECHOL; O-HYDROXYANISOLE; CATECHOL MONOMETHYL ETHER; Gulaiacol; GUAJACOL
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. |
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