Guaifenesin
Product Description
Guaifenesin
CAS number： 93-14-1
Molecular formula：C10H14O4
Molecular weight：198.22
Shelf Life: 5 years
Packing: 25kg/Drum
Specification:
ITEMS | STANDARD | RESULTS |
Appearance | white crystalline powder | white crystalline powder |
Identification | IR: Conform to RS spectrum | Conform to RS spectrum |
UV: Conform to RS spectrum | Conform to RS spectrum | |
Chemical test: positive | positive | |
Melting range | 78-82centigrade | 79.0-80.0centigrade |
Loss on drying | ≤0.5% | 0.03% |
Heavy metals | ≤0.0025% | <0.0025% |
Related substances | β-isomer ≤1.5% | 0.15% |
Guaiacol ≤0.03% | 0.01% | |
Bisether ≤0.5% | 0.12% | |
1,3-bis(2-methoxyphenoxy)propan-2-ol ≤0.5% | 0.11% | |
Other individual unknown impurity ≤0.10% | 0.01% | |
Sum of all impurities ≤1.0% | 0.24% | |
Residual solvent | ≤0.5% | 0.03% |
Assay | 98.0-102.0% | 99.2% |
Function
Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.
Guaifenesin is used to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies