Bioactivity | Potassium guaiacolsulfonate hemihydrate is an orally active expectorant used for acute respiratory tract infections. Potassium guaiacolsulfonate hemihydrate helps loosen mucus and used for a cough caused by the common cold, infections or allergies in combination with other drugs[1][2]. |
Invitro | Potassium guaiacolsulfonate hemihydrate works by thinning mucus (phlegm) in the lungs and making it less sticky and easier to cough up[1]. |
Name | Potassium guaiacolsulfonate hemihydrate |
CAS | 78247-49-1 |
Formula | C7H8O5S.1/2H2O.K |
Molar Mass | 251.31 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
Reference | [1]. Thi Huong Hoa Le, et al. Development and Validation of an HPLC Method for Simultaneous Assay of Potassium Guaiacolsulfonate and Sodium Benzoate in Pediatric Oral Powder. J Anal Methods Chem. 2019 Mar 7;2019:6143061. [2]. Ozlem Aksu Dönmez, et al. Simultaneous Determination of Potassium Guaiacolsulfonate, Guaifenesin, Diphenhydramine HCl and Carbetapentane Citrate in Syrups by Using HPLC-DAD Coupled With Partial Least Squares Multivariate Calibration. Talanta. 2011 Feb 15; |