Potassium guaiacolsulfonate (hemihydrate)
CAS: 78247-49-1
Category: Sulfonate
| Purity | Reagent Grade ≥98%, High-Purity Grade ≥99%, Pharmaceutical Grade ≥99.5% |
| Molecular Formula | C7H8O5S.1/2H2O.K |
| Molecular Weight | 251.31 |
| Appearance | white to off-white crystalline powder |
| Packaging | 25 kg/fiber drum, 5 kg/aluminum foil bag. |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Identification — IR, Potassium test; Purity — HPLC; Water content — Karl Fischer titration; Potassium — Flame photometry; Heavy metals — ICP-MS; Loss on drying — Gravimetry; Microbial limits — Pour plate; Guaiacol — GC. |
| Storage Notes | Stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from light, moisture, and strong oxidizers to preserve the hemihydrate form. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Used as an expectorant intermediate in the synthesis of mucolytic agents for respiratory tract congestion relief.