4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde

Description :

4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde, one of the three isomers of hydroxybenzaldehyde isolated from Gastrodia elata Blume (Orchidaceae), has been involved in the beneficial effect on insulin resistance in a type 2 diabetic animal model (rats fed a high-fat diet).
Chemical Formula: C7H6O2
olecular Weight: Approximately 122.12 g/mol
Appearance: Typically appears as a white to light yellow
4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde is an aromatic aldehyde where a hydroxyl group (-OH) is attached to the benzene ring at the 4-position (para position) relative to the aldehyde group (-CHO). Its structure can be represented as:
Condensation: Can participate in condensation reactions to form various derivatives and complex organic compounds.
Reduction: The aldehyde group can be reduced to a primary alcohol, leading to 4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol.
4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde is an aromatic aldehyde where a hydroxyl group (-OH) is attached to the benzene ring at the 4-position (para position) relative to the aldehyde group (-CHO). Its structure can be represented as:Oxidation: Can be oxidized to 4-hydroxybenzoic acid (a carboxylic acid) under suitable conditions.