Description

Potassium Guaiacolsulfonate is an organic potassium salt derived from guaiacol, valued for its expectorant and mucolytic properties. This compound is a key active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and intermediate, essential for formulating effective respiratory medications. It is primarily required by pharmaceutical manufacturers, research institutions, and fine chemical suppliers serving the global healthcare sector.

Application

• Pharmaceutical API: Primary use as an expectorant in cough syrups, lozenges, and other respiratory formulations to facilitate mucus clearance.
• Veterinary Medicine: Incorporated into animal health products for the treatment of respiratory conditions in livestock and companion animals.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable intermediate or starting material for the synthesis of more complex sulfonated derivatives and related pharmacologically active compounds.
• Research & Development: Used in biochemical and pharmacological research to study expectorant mechanisms and develop new therapeutic agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Guaiacolsulfonate
CAS No.	7134-11-4
Molecular Formula	C7H7KO5S
Molecular Weight	242.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Guaiacolsulfonate; Guaiacol Potassium Sulfonate; Potassium 2-Methoxyphenol-4-sulfonate; Guaiacolsulfonic Acid Potassium Salt; Sulfogaiacol Potassium; Thiocol Potassium; Potassium Sulfoguaiacolate; 4-Sulfoguaiacol Potassium Salt
EINECS	230-426-6

Quality Control

Our Potassium Guaiacolsulfonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We offer grades suitable for pharmaceutical applications, with testing protocols aligned with major pharmacopoeial standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, is provided with each batch to ensure traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.