Synonym: 2-Methoxyphenol, Catechol monomethyl ether, Pyrocatechol monomethyl ether
CAS Number: 90-05-1
Linear Formula: (CH3O)C6H4OH
Molecular Weight: 124.14
Beilstein Registry Number: 508112
Council of Europe No.: 173
EC Number: 201-964-7
FEMA Number.: 2532
Flavis Number.: 4.005
MDL Number.: MFCD00002185
PubChem Substance ID: 24901124
Packaging
1 drum in poly drum; 5, 10 kg in poly drum; DRUM quantity approximately 50 kg
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.
Grade: FG; Halal; Kosher; natural
Reg. Compliance: FDA 21 CFR (172.515); EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
Vapor Density: 4.27 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure: 0.11 mmHg ( 25°C)
Assay: ≥98%
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.)
Organoleptic: medicinal; woody; smoky
Allergen: no known allergens