guaiacol
/ˈɡwaɪəˌkɔl/
noun
- A natural organic compound found in guaiac wood and creosote, used in medicines (especially as an expectorant) and as a flavoring agent.
- Chemists extract guaiacol from guaiac wood for pharmaceutical use.
- The smoky flavor in some foods comes from guaiacol produced during cooking.
- Guaiacol is sometimes used in cough syrups to help loosen mucus.