3-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde

• CAT Number: R006104
• CAS Number: 621-59-0
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O3
• Molecular Weight: 152.15
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Isovanillin; 3-Hydroxyanisaldehyde; 5-Formylguaiacol; 5-Formyl-2-methoxyphenol; 2-Methoxy-5-formylphenol; NSC 82996
• Storage: RT
• IUPAC Name: 3-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-8-3-2-6(5-9)4-7(8)10/h2-5,10H,1H3
• InChIKey: JVTZFYYHCGSXJV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C=O)O

Isovanillin（Cat No.:R006104）, also known as 5-Formylguaiacol, 3-Hydroxy-p-anisaldehyde, or 3-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde, is a compound that acts as a reversible inhibitor of aldehyde dehydrogenase. It finds widespread use as a pharmaceutical intermediate in various industries, including the food and beverage industry, chemical synthesis of flavors, and chemical analysis. Isovanillin contributes to the development of flavors and is employed as a key ingredient in food products, fragrances, and cosmetics. Its inhibitory effect on aldehyde dehydrogenase makes it useful in certain therapeutic applications.