Pharmacy Material Guaifenesin CAS 93-14-1

Basic info.

Guaifenesin

Synonyms: 1,2,3-Propanetriol, ether with 2-methoxyphenol;1,2-Dihydroxy-3-(2-methoxyphenoxy)propane;1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-;1,2-Propanediol, 3-(o-methoxyphenoxy)-;2/G;2-G;3-(2-Methoxyphenosy)-1,2-propamediol;3-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-2-propanediol

CAS: 93-14-1

MF: C10H14O4

MW: 198.22

EINECS: 202-222-5

Chemical Properties White Solid

Usage Centrally acting muscle relaxant with expectorant properties

Descriptions:

Guaifenesin is thought to act as an expectorant by increasing the volume and reducing the viscosity of secretions in the trachea and bronchi. It also stimulates the flow of respiratory tract secretions, allowing ciliary movement to carry the loosened secretions upward toward the pharynx.Thus, it may increase the efficiency of the cough reflex and facilitate removal of the secretions; however, objective evidence for this is limited and conflicting.

Applications:

Expectorant cough, phlegm cough for chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis and other illnesses

Guaifenesin or guaiphenesin (former BAN), also glyceryl guaiacolate,is an expectorant drugsold 

over the counter and usually taken orally to assist the bringing up (expectoration) of phlegm from 

the airways in acute respiratory tract infectiion.