Title: Guaiacol Benzoate
CAS Registry Number: 531-37-3
CAS Name: 2-Methoxyphenol benzoate
Additional Names: benzoylguaiacol
Trademarks: Benzosol
Molecular Formula: C14H12O3
Molecular Weight: 228.24
Percent Composition: C 73.67%, H 5.30%, O 21.03%
Line Formula: CH3OC6H4OOCC6H5
Literature References: Prepn: Lynch, Moore, Can. J. Chem. 40, 1461 (1962).
Properties: Odorless, almost tasteless, cryst powder. mp 57-58°. Slightly sol in water; sol in hot alcohol, ether, chloroform.
Melting point: mp 57-58°
Therap-Cat: Expectorant.
Keywords: Expectorant.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |