Guaiacol - ≥98% , CAS No.90-05-1

CAS: 90-05-1 Cat. No.: G112735 Formula: C7H8O2 Molecular Weight: 124.14 Beilstein Registry Number: 508112 EC Number: 201-964-7
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GRADE & PURITY ≥98%
Synonyms
o-Hydroxyanisole | Creasote | orthomethoxyphenol | ortho-methoxyphenol | MLS001055375 | NCGC00090827-04 | 3-methoxy-4-hydroxy benzene | GUAIACOL (USP-RS) | Guaiacol, oxidation indicator | ghl.PD_Mitscher_leg0.900 | hydroxyl anisole | Methylcatechol | MFCD
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Why this grade

≥98% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Quality documents

SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

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Literature proof

Cited in 243 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Guaiacol is a phenolic natural product first isolated from Guaiac resin, as well as the oxidation of lignin. Guaiacol is readily oxidized by the heme iron of peroxidases including the peroxidase of cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, hence it serves a reducing co-substrate for COX reactions.1 The color yield per peroxide at 470 nm is 6,650 (M peroxide reduced)-1 cm-1.2,3,4 Two moles of zguaiacol are oxidized for each mole of hydroperoxide reduced by the peroxidase. The resulting guaiacol chromophore can be used for the colorimetric determination of hydroperoxidase activity.
A phenolic natural product and reducing co-substrate for COX reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms
o-Hydroxyanisole | Creasote | orthomethoxyphenol | ortho-methoxyphenol | MLS001055375 | NCGC00090827-04 | 3-methoxy-4-hydroxy benzene | GUAIACOL (USP-RS) | Guaiacol, oxidation indicator | ghl.PD_Mitscher_leg0.900 | hydroxyl anisole | Methylcatechol | MFCD
Specifications & Purity
≥98%
Biochemical and Physiological Mechanisms
愈创木酚和2,4,6-三氯苯甲醚是造成葡萄酒软木污染的原因
Storage
Room temperature,Argon charged
Shipped In
Normal
Purity
≥98%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid
Pubchem Sid Url
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/504750391
Canonical Smiles
COC1=CC=CC=C1O
IUPAC Name
2-methoxyphenol
InChIKey
LHGVFZTZFXWLCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/C7H8O2/c1-9-7-5-3-2-4-6(7)8/h2-5,8H,1H3
Isomeric SMILES
COC1=CC=CC=C1O
WGK Germany
1
RTECS
SL7525000
Molecular Weight
124.14
Beilstein
508112
Reaxy-Rn
508112
Reaxys-RN_link_address
https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=508112&ln=

Documentation

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassBenzenoids
ClassPhenols
SubclassMethoxyphenols
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentMethoxyphenols
Alternative Parents Phenoxy compounds  Methoxybenzenes  Anisoles  Alkyl aryl ethers  1-hydroxy-4-unsubstituted benzenoids  1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoids  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
Substituents Methoxyphenol - Phenoxy compound - Methoxybenzene - Phenol ether - Anisole - 1-hydroxy-4-unsubstituted benzenoid - 1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoid - Alkyl aryl ether - Monocyclic benzene moiety - Ether - Organic oxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as methoxyphenols. These are compounds containing a methoxy group attached to the benzene ring of a phenol moiety.
External Descriptors a guaiacol
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





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ATAD5 Tbio ATPase family AAA domain-containing protein 5 (122566 Activities)
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ampC Beta-lactamase AmpC (62480 Activities)
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Nos2 Nitric oxide synthase, inducible (3573 Activities)
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A23311040Certificate of AnalysisAug 03, 2026 G112735
G2613341Certificate of AnalysisJun 29, 2026 G112735
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K2111107Certificate of AnalysisAug 04, 2023 G112735
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Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilityMiscible with carbon tetrachloride, alcohol, chloroform, ether, oils, glacial acetic acid and sodium hydroxide solution. Slightly miscible with water and petroleum ether.
SensitivityLight & Air & Moisture sensitive
Freezing Point(°C)28 °C
Refractive Index1.543-1.545
Flash Point(°F)179.6 °F
Flash Point(°C)82℃
Boil Point(°C)205°C
Melt Point(°C)27-29°C
Molecular Weight124.140 g/mol
XLogP31.300
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count1
Exact Mass124.052 Da
Monoisotopic Mass124.052 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area29.500 Ų
Heavy Atom Count9
Formal Charge0
Complexity83.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purity of this product?
This product is supplied at ≥98% purity (chemical assay). Lot-specific values are stated on the Certificate of Analysis.
How should this product be stored?
Store at room temperature under argon. It is supplied under an argon blanket; reseal under inert gas after each use.
How is this product shipped?
This product ships under standard ambient conditions. No temperature-controlled packaging is required.
What are the CAS number, molecular formula and molecular weight?
The CAS Number is 90-05-1, the molecular formula is C7H8O2, and the molecular weight is 124.14 g/mol. InChIKey LHGVFZTZFXWLCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
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