CAS: 294661-02-2

Applications Isotope labelled 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid is an active metabolite of salicylic acid degradation. Evidence indicates that gentisic acid has anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic and antioxidant properties. It is also a byproduct of both tyrosine and benzoate metabolisms. References Helbig, D., et al.: Brit. J. Nut., 102, 554 (2009), Zhang, M., et al.: J. Food Sci., 74, C441 (2009), Hara, S., et al.: Toxicol., 262, 271 (2009), Lee, S., et al.: J. Enz. Inhibit. Med. Chem., 24, 957 (2009),