guai·a·col (gw   -kôl , -k l)n. A yellowish, oily, aromatic substance derived from guaiacum or wood creosote and used chiefly as an expectorant, a local anesthetic, and an antiseptic. |
guaiacol,
n catecholomonomethyl ether, which is used as an expectorant and intestinal disinfectant.
guaiacol
an extract of tar used as an expectorant.
guaiacol glyceryl ether
see guaifenesin. Previously called glyceryl guaiacolate.
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