Name: Guaifenesin
SKU: G8101
Availability: InStock

Description

Guaifenesin is an expectorant that alleviates symptoms of mucus accumulation. Guaifenesin inhibits mucin production, increases mucociliary transport, and decreases the viscoelasticity of mucus in airway epithelial cells.

Product Info

Cas No.	93-14-1
Purity	≥98%
Formula	C₁₀H₁₄O₄
Formula Wt.	198.22
Chemical Name	3-(2-Methoxyphenoxy)-1,2-propanediol
IUPAC Name	3-(2-methoxyphenoxy)propane-1,2-diol
Synonym	Glycerol guaiacolate, Equicol, Glycodex, Miocaina, Oresol, Relaxil G, Sirotol, Tulyn
Melting Point	78.5-79°C
Solubility	Soluble in water (14 mg/mL), ethanol, chloroform, DMF, or glycerol.
Appearance	White powder.

Shipping and Storage

Store Temp	Ambient
Ship Temp	Ambient

Downloads

MSDS	G8101 MSDS PDF
Info Sheet	G8101 Info Sheet PDF

References

Seagrave J, Albrecht H, Park YS, et al. Effect of guaifenesin on mucin production, rheology, and mucociliary transport in differentiated human airway epithelial cells. Exp Lung Res. 2011 Dec;37(10):606-14. PMID: 22044398.

Kagan L, Lavy E, Hoffman A. Effect of mode of administration on guaifenesin pharmacokinetics and expectorant action in the rat model. Pulm Pharmacol Ther. 2009 Jun;22(3):260-5. PMID: 19166957.

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