2,5-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde

2,5-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde (Gentisaldehyde) is a naturally occurring antimicrobial that inhibits the growth of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis. 2,5-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde is active against S. aureus strains with a MIC50 of 500 mg/L[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[1194-98-5]

Product Name Alternative

Gentisaldehyde

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H315, H317, H319, H335

Target

Bacterial

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Anti-infection

Applications

COVID-19-immunoregulation

Field of Research

Infection

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/2-5-dihydroxybenzaldehyde.html

Purity

99.95

Solubility

DMSO : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

O=CC1=CC(O)=CC=C1O

Molecular Formula

C7H6O3

Molecular Weight

138.12

Precautions

H315, H317, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Stella W Nowotarska, et al. Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Action of Cinnamon and Oregano Oils, Cinnamaldehyde, Carvacrol, 2,5-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde, and 2-Hydroxy-5-Methoxybenzaldehyde Against Mycobacterium Avium Subsp. Paratuberculosis (Map) . Foods. 2017 Aug 24;6 (9) :72.|[2]Andrea Schabauer, et al. Gentisaldehyde and Its Derivative 2,3-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde Show Antimicrobial Activities Against Bovine Mastitis Staphylococcus aureus. Front Vet Sci. 2018 Jul 11;5:148.