Guaiacol

Guaiacol is a natural phenolic compound extracted from the resin of the guaiac plant (Guaiacum). It is a yellow aromatic oil commonly derived from creosote wood or coal tar. Guaiacol is characterized by its ability to oxidize easily in the presence of iron ions within peroxidase enzymes, including cyclooxygenase enzymes. This property enables it to inhibit the production of prostaglandins.