Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-11-18 01:58:38 UTC
Update Date2025-11-05 17:13:03 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0032013
Metabolite Identification
Common NameGentisate aldehyde
DescriptionGentisate aldehyde is a member of the class of aromatic aldehydes, specifically a metabolite involved in various biochemical pathways. Its chemical structure features a benzene ring with a hydroxyl group and an aldehyde functional group, which contributes to its reactivity and biological roles. Gentisate aldehyde is implicated in metabolic processes, including the degradation of aromatic compounds and the biosynthesis of various secondary metabolites. It has been identified as one of nine metabolites exhibiting significant fluctuations in patients with acute exacerbation of pulmonary asthma (AEPA), suggesting its potential as a biomarker for the prediction and diagnosis of this condition (PMID:35429725 ). The presence of gentisate aldehyde in metabolic profiles highlights its relevance in understanding the biochemical alterations associated with respiratory diseases.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
GentisaldehydeChEBI
2,5-DihydroxybenzaldehydeKegg
Gentisic acid aldehydeGenerator
2,5-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde polymerHMDB
Gentisate aldehydeChEBI
Molecular FormulaC7H6O3
Average Mass138.1207
Monoisotopic Mass138.031694058
IUPAC Name2,5-dihydroxybenzaldehyde
Traditional Name2,5-dihydroxybenzaldehyde
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
OC1=CC(C=O)=C(O)C=C1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C7H6O3/c8-4-5-3-6(9)1-2-7(5)10/h1-4,9-10H
InChI KeyCLFRCXCBWIQVRN-UHFFFAOYSA-N