2-methoxyphenol (CAS 90-05-1) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C7H8O2 and a molecular weight of 124.14 g/mol. It has an InChIKey of LHGVFZTZFXWLCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Properties
CAS Number
90-05-1
Formula
C7H8O2
Molecular Weight
124.14 g/mol
IUPAC Name
2-methoxyphenol
InChI Key
LHGVFZTZFXWLCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Also Known As
2-methoxyphenol is also known as guaiacol, o-Methoxyphenol, 2-Hydroxyanisole, o-Guaiacol, Guaiastil, o-Hydroxyanisole, among other names.
Guaiacol is a monomethoxybenzene that consists of phenol with a methoxy substituent at the ortho position. It has a role as a disinfectant, a plant metabolite, an expectorant and an EC 1.1.1.25 (shikimate dehydrogenase) inhibitor. It is functionally related to a catechol.
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