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3-Formylbenzyl alcohol | CAS No.52010-98-7

3-Formylbenzyl alcohol | CAS No.52010-98-7

Name:3-Formylbenzyl alcohol CAS No.52010-98-7 MF:C8H8O2 MW:136.15 Purity:97% Appearance:solid Package: 5g,25g,100g,500g,1kg,25kg Worldwide Delivery

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Introduction and application of 3-Formylbenzyl alcohol | CAS No.52010-98-7

3-Formylbenzyl alcohol is a fatty acid that has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria by binding to the hydroxyl group of the bacterial cell membrane. 3-Formylbenzyl alcohol's antimicrobial activity is due to its ability to inhibit the production of fatty acids in the cell membrane, preventing the formation of an outer layer that protects bacteria from attack. The antibacterial agent also inhibits protein synthesis and prevents DNA replication, resulting in cell death. 3-Formylbenzyl alcohol binds to bacteria through hydrogen bonding and has been shown to be effective against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The mechanism for this action is not clear but may involve an intramolecular hydrogen bond or nucleophilic attack by one of its carbonyl groups on a nitrogen atom in the bacterial molecule.

Synonyms:

3-(HYDROXYMETHYL)BENZALDEHYDE;

3-FORMYLBENZYL ALCOHOL;

3-(HYDROXYMETHYL)BENZALDEHYDE;

m-(Hydroxymethyl)benzaldehyde;

Benzaldehyde, 3-(hydroxymethyl)-

Specification of 3-Formylbenzyl alcohol | CAS No.52010-98-7

ITEMS	SPECIFICATION
CAS	52010-98-7
MF	C8H8O2
MW	136.15
Melting point	120℃
Boiling point	282℃
Density	1.184
acidity coefficient(pKa)	14.10±0.10(Predicted)
Flashing point	118℃