2,4-Dihydroxy-6-methylbenzaldehyde

CAS: 487-69-4

Ref. 3D-FD147432

Product Information

• Name: 2,4-Dihydroxy-6-methylbenzaldehyde
• Synonyms: 2 4-Dihydroxy-6-Methylbenzaldehyde, 2-Formyl-5-hydroxy-3-methylphenol, 4-Formyl-5-methylbenzene-1,3-diol, 4-Formyl-5-methylresorcinol, Benzaldehyde, 2,4-Dihydroxy-6-Methyl-, NSC 72346, Orcinaldehyde, Orcylaldehyde, o-Orsellinaldehyde, β-Resorcylaldehyde, 6-methyl-

Description

2,4-Dihydroxy-6-methylbenzaldehyde is a chemical that is found naturally in a variety of plants. It has been shown to have immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects in vitro and in vivo. 2,4-Dihydroxy-6-methylbenzaldehyde has been shown to reduce the production of inflammatory molecules such as tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) and interleukin 12 (IL-12) by inhibiting the activation of microglia cells. This compound also inhibits LPS induced inflammatory response in human carcinoma cells. 2,4-Dihydroxy-6 methylbenzaldehyde is currently undergoing clinical trials for its potential use in regenerative medicine.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 152.15 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₈O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c1-5-2-6(10)3-8(11)7(5)4-9/h2-4,10-11H,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=LJFQTUKKYWDRAT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1cc(O)cc(O)c1C=O