12-04576. Guaiacol Benzoate [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 531-37-3
2-Methoxyphenol benzoate; benzoylguaiacol; Benzosol.
C14H12O3; mol wt 228.24.
C 73.67%, H 5.30%, O 21.03%.
CH3OC6H4OOCC6H5.

Description and 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.

Therapeutic Category

Expectorant.

Keywords

Expectorant

Status

This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.