Description / Application
Guaiacol is a monomethoxybenzene that consists of phenol with a methoxy substituent at the ortho position. It has a role as a disinfectant, a plant metabolite, an expectorant and an EC 1.1.1.25 (shikimate dehydrogenase) inhibitor. It is functionally related to a catechol.
Identities
| Alternative Name | Catechol monomethyl ether, Pyrocatechol monomethyl ether |
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| Molecular Formula | C7H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 124.14 |
| MFCD | MFCD00002185 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H302;H315;H319;H412 |
| Precautionary Statements | P264;P270;P273;P280;P301+P312;P302+P352;P305+P351+P338;P321;P330;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P501 |