Guaiacol Basic information
Product Name: Guaiacol
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
Mol File: 90-05-1.mol
Guaiacol Chemical Properties
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.)
FEMA 2532
Fp 180 °F
Water Solubility 17 g/L (15 ºC)
FreezingPoint 28℃
Sensitive Air Sensitive
Merck 14,4553
BRN 508112
Stability: Stable, but air and light sensitive. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference 90-05-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Phenol, 2-methoxy-(90-05-1)
EPA Substance Registry System Phenol, 2-methoxy-(90-05-1)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes Xn,T,Xi
Risk Statements 22-36/38
Safety Statements 26
RIDADR 2810
WGK Germany 1
RTECS SL7525000
Hazard Note Toxic/Irritant
HazardClass 6.1(b)
PackingGroup II
HS Code 29095010
Hazardous Substances Data 90-05-1(Hazardous Substances Data)