Guaiacol
Guaiacol
Guaiacol (/ˈɡwaɪəkɒl/) is a naturally occurring organic compound with the formula C7H8O2. It is usually derived from guaiacum or wood creosote. Samples darken upon exposure to air and light. Guaiacol is present in wood smoke, resulting from the pyrolysis of lignin. The compound contributes to the flavor of many substances such as whisky and roasted coffee.
Etymology
The word "Guaiacol" is derived from the Guaiacum, the tree from which it was first isolated, and -ol, denoting an alcohol.
Related Terms
- Phenol: Guaiacol is a type of phenol. It is a colorless compound although commercial samples can appear yellow.
- Pyrolysis: Guaiacol is produced by the pyrolysis of lignin, a complex polymer of aromatic alcohols.
- Lignin: Lignin is a class of complex organic polymers that form key structural materials in the support tissues of vascular plants and some algae. Guaiacol is a derivative of lignin.
- Guaiacum: Guaiacum is a genus of flowering plants in the caltrop family, Zygophyllaceae. It is native to subtropical and tropical regions of the Americas. Guaiacol is derived from this plant.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Guaiacol
- Wikipedia's article - Guaiacol
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