Synonyms: 2-Methoxyphenol; Catechol monomethyl ether; Pyrocatechol monomethyl ether
Formula: (CH3O)C6H4OH
Formula Weight: 124.14
CAS No.: 90-05-1
Density: 1.129 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
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.1
BP: 205°C(lit.)
Density: 1.129 g/mL at 25°C(lit.)
Grade: certified reference material
MP: 26-29°C(lit.)
Packaging: pkg of 1.5 g
Pharmacopeia Traceability: traceable to PhEur Y0000619
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.543(lit.)
Vapor Density: 4.27 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure: 0.11 mmHg ( 25°C)