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W253200

Guaiacol

greener alternative

natural, ≥99%, FG

Synonym(s):

2-Methoxyphenol, Catechol monomethyl ether, Pyrocatechol monomethyl ether

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3O)C6H4OH
CAS Number:
90-05-1
Molecular Weight:
124.14
FEMA Number:
2532
Council of Europe no.:
173
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901124
Flavis number:
4.005
EC Number:
201-964-7
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00002185
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
508112
Organoleptic:
bacon; smoky; woody; spicy; vanilla
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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Quality Level

300, 400

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural

agency

follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 172.515

vapor density

4.27 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.11 mmHg ( 25 °C)

assay

≥99%

form

liquid, solid

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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refractive index

n20/D 1.543 (lit.)

bp

205 °C (lit.)

mp

26-29 °C (lit.)

density

1.129 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

Aligned

organoleptic

bacon; smoky; woody; spicy; vanilla

SMILES string

COc1ccccc1O

InChI

1S/C7H8O2/c1-9-7-5-3-2-4-6(7)8/h2-5,8H,1H3

InChI key

LHGVFZTZFXWLCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Guaiacol is a flavor compound occurs naturally in tomatoes and wine that is matured in oak barrels.
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Application

Guaiacol can be used to prepare vanillin, a well-known food flavoring agent.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Guaiacol, along with 2,4,6-trichloroanisole, is responsible for cork taint in wine. A method has been developed for extraction and quantitation of the two compounds.

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pictograms

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GHS07

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

194.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

90 °C - closed cup

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
STBJ9984
STBJ8196
STBJ5935
SHBL5534
STBJ3714

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Articles

What is a Natural Flavor in the EU The Definition Could Change

Navigating the complexities of labeling flavors as natural in the EU is crucial for food manufacturers. Recent discussions on the use of genetically modified microorganisms in flavor production have sparked debate, potentially reshaping the definition of natural flavors.

Subtleties in Religious and Ethical Requirements for Food

Addressing consumer needs for religious and ethical food preferences is crucial in today's discerning market.

A Solanum lycopersicum catechol?O?methyltransferase involved in synthesis of the flavor molecule guaiacol.
Mageroy MH, et al.
The Plant Journal, 69(6), 1043-1051 (2012)
Engineers of scent
Waltz E
Nature Biotechnology, 33(4), 329?332-329?332 (2015)
Feng Li et al.
Food chemistry, 135(2), 332-337 (2012-08-08)
Hexahydrocurcumin, 1-dehydro-[6]-gingerdione, 6-dehydroshogaol and 6-shogaol were evaluated for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities in the present study. The relative antioxidant potencies of ginger compounds decreased in similar order of 1-dehydro-[6]-gingerdione, hexahydrocurcumin>6-shogaol>6-dehydroshogaol in both 1,1-diphenyl-2-picyrlhydrazyl (DPPH) radical-scavenging and trolox equivalent antioxidant
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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
W253200-10KG-K04061838257024
W253200-1KG-K04061838257031
W253200-5KG-K04061838180353
W253200-SAMPLE-K04061838257048