Term Name: | 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzene-1-sulfonic acid |
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Synonyms: | 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzene-1-sulfonic acid, 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzenesulfonic acid, 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzenesulphonic acid, Guaiacolsulfonic acid, Sulfogaiacol |
Definition: | An arenesulfonic acid that is guaiacol sulfated at position 4. Commonly used (in the form of its potassium salt) as an expectorant. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:85537] ( EBI ) |