l General Information |
Product Name | Guaifenesin |
General description | Guaifenesin is an expectorant used to relieve chest congestion. |
Synonym | 3-(2-methoxyphenoxy)propane-1,2-diol |
Purity | ≥98.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 93-14-1 |
Formula | C10H14O4 | Molecular Weight | 198.218 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White or off-white Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥25mg/mL |
Ethanol | ≥25mg/mL |
Water | ≥5mg/mL |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Guaifenesin is a glyceryl guaiacolate with expectorant effects. Guaifenesin increases respiratory tract mucus secretions, acts as an irritant to gastric vagal receptors and recruits efferent parasympathetic reflexes that cause glandular exocytosis. This agent reduces the viscosity of mucus secretion by reducing adhesiveness and surface tension as well as increasing hydration of mucus. Guaifenesin promotes the efficiency of the mucociliary mechanism important in removing accumulated secretions from the upper and lower airway. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
