3-Benzalphthalide

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Product Information

• Name: 3-Benzalphthalide
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-Benzalphthalide is a viscous liquid that has been found to inhibit the growth of bacteria. It can be synthesized by reacting benzaldehyde with copper chloride in the presence of a diphenyl ether, followed by hydrolysis. 3-Benzalphthalide can also be obtained from natural sources such as the oils of plants, such as black pepper and thyme. The compound acts as a growth regulator and has been shown to have an inhibitory potency on bacterial species such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. 3-Benzalphthalide is an alicyclic compound with two isomers: cis and trans.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 222.24 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₅H₁₀O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%