Guaiacol
Synonyms
2-Hydroxy-Anisole
2-Hydroxyanisole
2-Methoxy-Phenol
2-Methoxyphenol
Catechol, Methyl
Guaicol
Methyl Catechol
Phenol, 2-methoxy-
An agent thought to have disinfectant properties and used as an expectorant. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p747)