An agent thought to have disinfectant properties and used as an expectorant. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p747)

Synonyms: Guaiacol, Guaicol, Methyl Catechol, Phenol, 2-methoxy-, 2-Methoxyphenol, 2-Hydroxyanisole, 6JKA7MAH9C, 2-Hydroxy-Anisole, Catechol, Methyl, 2-Methoxy-Phenol