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guaethol

Description Research Excerpts Clinical Trials Roles Classes Pathways Study Profile Bioassays Related Drugs Related Conditions Protein Interactions Research Growth Market Indicators

Guaethol, also known as 2-ethoxyphenol, is a synthetic compound that serves as a precursor in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is primarily used in the synthesis of various drugs, including anti-inflammatory agents, analgesics, and anti-cancer medications. Guaethol's synthesis involves the reaction of phenol with ethyl bromide or ethyl chloride in the presence of a base. It exhibits a range of biological effects, including anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antioxidant properties. The compound is also known to inhibit the growth of certain cancer cells. The importance of guaethol lies in its utility as a building block for various pharmaceutical and agrochemical products. Its study focuses on understanding its biological effects, exploring its potential therapeutic applications, and optimizing its synthesis for efficient production. '

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID66755
CHEMBL ID225436
CHEBI ID141701
SCHEMBL ID28519
MeSH IDM0447343

Synonyms (50)

Synonym
94-71-3
phenol, o-ethoxy-
guaiethol
o-ethoxyphenol
catechol monoethyl ether
2-ethyloxyphenol
guaethol
2-ethoxyphenol ,
phenol, 2-ethoxy-
nsc-1809
nsc1809
guethol
inchi=1/c8h10o2/c1-2-10-8-6-4-3-5-7(8)9/h3-6,9h,2h2,1h
2-ethoxyphenol, 98%
CHEMBL225436
FT-0668106
pyrocatechol monoethyl ether
E0230
1-hydroxy-2-ethoxybenzene
CHEBI:141701
AKOS000120135
einecs 202-358-5
ec 202-358-5
nsc 1809
unii-878iw8p9pw
878iw8p9pw ,
NCGC00255986-01
cas-94-71-3
dtxcid0022276
tox21_301383
dtxsid2042276 ,
FT-0612218
guethol [who-dd]
2-ethoxy phenol
2-ethoxylphenol
2-ethoxy-phenol
SCHEMBL28519
W-100188
1,2-benzenediol,ethyl-
o-ethoxy phenol
mfcd00002187
GS-3119
2-hydroxyphenyl ethyl ether
Q21547070
AMY9408
CS-0040351
D72674
EN300-20727
HY-W022036
Z104480244
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (1)

RoleDescription
flavouring agentA food additive that is used to added improve the taste or odour of a food.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (3)

ClassDescription
aromatic etherAny ether in which the oxygen is attached to at least one aryl substituent.
volatile organic compoundAny organic compound having an initial boiling point less than or equal to 250 degreeC (482 degreeF) measured at a standard atmospheric pressure of 101.3 kPa.
phenolsOrganic aromatic compounds having one or more hydroxy groups attached to a benzene or other arene ring.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Protein Targets (1)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
RAR-related orphan receptor gammaMus musculus (house mouse)Potency108.70700.006038.004119,952.5996AID1159521
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (6)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1090868Feeding deterrent activity against freshly molted third-instar larval stage of Trichoplusia ni (cabbage looper), Trichoplusia ni at 50 ug/cm'2 after 3 to 5 hr by leaf disk choice bioassay2007Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Dec-12, Volume: 55, Issue:25
Screening of dialkoxybenzenes and disubstituted cyclopentene derivatives against the cabbage looper, Trichoplusia ni, for the discovery of new feeding and oviposition deterrents.
AID1090864Oviposition deterrent activity against adult female Trichoplusia ni (cabbage looper) moths introduced along with male moths into oviposition cage containing compound pretreated cabbage leaves assessed as eggs laying on the leaf disks at 0.25% after 48 hr 2007Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Dec-12, Volume: 55, Issue:25
Screening of dialkoxybenzenes and disubstituted cyclopentene derivatives against the cabbage looper, Trichoplusia ni, for the discovery of new feeding and oviposition deterrents.
AID1090867Feeding deterrent activity against freshly molted third-instar larval stage of Trichoplusia ni (cabbage looper) after 3 to 5 hr by leaf disk choice bioassay2007Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Dec-12, Volume: 55, Issue:25
Screening of dialkoxybenzenes and disubstituted cyclopentene derivatives against the cabbage looper, Trichoplusia ni, for the discovery of new feeding and oviposition deterrents.
AID282833Activity against caspase-mediated apoptosis in mouse L1210 cells at 0.1 mM2005Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov-17, Volume: 48, Issue:23
Cellular apoptosis and cytotoxicity of phenolic compounds: a quantitative structure-activity relationship study.
AID282835Cytotoxicity against mouse L1210 cells2005Journal of medicinal chemistry, Nov-17, Volume: 48, Issue:23
Cellular apoptosis and cytotoxicity of phenolic compounds: a quantitative structure-activity relationship study.
AID1090866Toxicity against third-instar larval stage of Trichoplusia ni (cabbage looper) assessed as mortality at 0.25% measured after 24 hr by contact toxicity bioassay2007Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Dec-12, Volume: 55, Issue:25
Screening of dialkoxybenzenes and disubstituted cyclopentene derivatives against the cabbage looper, Trichoplusia ni, for the discovery of new feeding and oviposition deterrents.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (50.00)29.6817
2010's2 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 34.03

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index34.03 (24.57)
Research Supply Index1.79 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.51 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index37.47 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (34.03)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other5 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]