Acetoguaiacon

China [CN]

Chemical Properties:

Appearance: White to pale yellow crystalline powder

Melting point: 82-84℃

Boiling point: 297℃

Density: 1.177 g/cm³

Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, diethyl ether, and acetone; slightly soluble in water

Acidity constant (pKa): 7.95

Uses:

It is an important pharmaceutical intermediate and can be used in the synthesis of antitussive and expectorant drugs, such as guaifenesin.

It can also be used as a raw material for fragrances, for compounding some perfumes with special aromas.

In organic synthesis, it can also be used as a starting material for the synthesis of other functional organic molecules.