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Guaiacol

A natural aromatic compound (2-methoxyphenol) formed when wood burns, found in smoke and creosote and first isolated in 1826; it is used as an expectorant and as a raw material for flavourings. This family brings together pharmacopoeial impurities and other impurities.

Did you know?It gives whisky its smoky, peaty taste and contributes to the aroma of roasted coffee. About 85% of the world's vanillin is made from it.

p-CresolImpurityp-CresolCat. No. P-G064-009CAS 106-44-5

EDQM standards 1

The official European Pharmacopoeia standards for this family.

Reference substanceGuaiacol CRSEDQM code Y0000619Family Guaiacol

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