Gentisin

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  • CAT Number: R066263
  • CAS Number: 437-50-3
  • Molecular Formula: C14H10O5
  • Molecular Weight: 258.23
  • Purity: ≥95%
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Gentisin(Cat No.:R066263)is a naturally occurring dihydroxybenzoic acid derivative, classified as a phenolic compound and typically isolated from the roots of Gentiana species. Known chemically as 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid (gentisic acid), gentisin exhibits notable antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. It is studied for its potential therapeutic applications in oxidative stress-related disorders and as a biomarker of salicylic acid metabolism. Gentisin is also used in plant biochemistry and natural product research. Supplied at high purity, it is ideal for pharmacological studies, phytochemical screening, and biochemical pathway investigations.


CAS Number 437-50-3
Molecular Formula C14H10O5
Purity ≥95%
Target Disease Research Fields
Storage -20°C
IUPAC Name 1,7-dihydroxy-3-methoxyxanthen-9-one
InChI InChI=1S/C14H10O5/c1-18-8-5-10(16)13-12(6-8)19-11-3-2-7(15)4-9(11)14(13)17/h2-6,15-16H,1H3
InChIKey XOXYHGOIRWABTC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES COC1=CC(=C2C(=C1)OC3=C(C2=O)C=C(C=C3)O)O
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