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Guaifenesin

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Guaiacol glyceryl ether, 3-(o-Methoxyphenoxy)-1,2-propanediol, Glycerol guaiacolate, Guaifenesin

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H14O4
CAS Number:
93-14-1
Molecular Weight:
198.22
MDL number:
MFCD00016873
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329799714
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

guaifenesin

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

COc1ccccc1OCC(O)CO

InChI

1S/C10H14O4/c1-13-9-4-2-3-5-10(9)14-7-8(12)6-11/h2-5,8,11-12H,6-7H2,1H3

InChI key

HSRJKNPTNIJEKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Guaifenesin EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

Precautionary Statements

P301 + P312 + P330

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Stephen Bennett et al.
Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.), 10(6), 967-969 (2005-01-28)
Ephedrine and guaifenesin are herbal supplements that have experienced increased use over the past decade. Ephedrine has been used as a stimulant and weight-loss product, guaifenesin as an expectorant and cough suppressant; both are found in combination in many antitussives
Robert R Fayzullin et al.
Journal of pharmaceutical sciences, 103(10), 3176-3182 (2014-08-06)
The solubility of 3-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-propane-1,2-diol, the well-known chiral drug guaifenesin 1, in water has been investigated by means of polythermal and isothermal approaches. It was found that the solubilities of racemic and enantiomeric diols rac- and (R)-1 depend strongly on temperature.
Clinical inquiries. Is guaifenesin safe during pregnancy?
Roberto Silva et al.
The Journal of family practice, 56(8), 669-670 (2007-08-03)
Question: does guaifenesin improve outcomes in patients with cough associated with upper respiratory infection compared with no intervention?
Nesser Ramirez et al.
The Journal of the Oklahoma State Medical Association, 105(10), 397-398 (2013-01-16)
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