Guaiacol, oxidation indicator

Stock Code: 3577787
Manufacturer Part No: G5502-100G

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Descriptions

Application

Guaiacol has been used:as a substrate for peroxidase enzyme to determine its activityas a substrate to determine laccase activityas a reagent in peroxidase (POD) activity test

Biochem/physiol Actions

Guaiacol has an ability to inhibit prostaglandin biosynthesis, without causing damage to the gastrointestinal system, unlike classic NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).

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.

Caution

May be liquid at room temperature.

General description

Guaiacol, a phenolic compound, acts as a scavenger of superoxide radicals. It is produced from guaiacum or wood creosote. Guaiacol acts as a precursor to different favoring agents like, vanillin and roasted coffee. It is used as an antiseptic, analgesic and sedative drug for the treatment of dental pulp and periodontal tissue. Guaiacol enhances cell proliferation in vivo.

Packaging

1 kg in glass bottle

100, 250, 500 g in glass bottle

Specifications

Quality Level	100
mp	26-29 °C (lit.)
InChI key	LHGVFZTZFXWLCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI	1S/C7H8O2/c1-9-7-5-3-2-4-6(7)8/h2-5,8H,1H3
bp	205 °C (lit.)
Manufacturer	SIGMA-ALDRICH
Density	1.129 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Form	solid, liquid
Assay	≥98.0%