CAS 5896-17-3: 2-(Benzyloxy)benzaldehyde

2-Benzyloxybenzaldehyde is used as an organic chemical synthesis intermediate. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

2-(Benzyloxy)benzaldehyde

Applications 2-(Benzyloxy)benzaldehyde can be used as comprising a bioactive agent. References Birkett, S.L., et.al., PCT Int. Appl., 197, (2017);

2-Benzyloxybenzaldehyde is an analog of benzaldehyde and can be used as a precursor for the synthesis of other molecules. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of HL-60 cells and xenograft tumor in mice. This compound also inhibits the production of cyclase, which is required to produce prostaglandin E2, a key regulator of inflammation in the body. This inhibition leads to an increase in mitochondrial membrane potential, leading to cell death by apoptosis. 2-Benzyloxybenzaldehyde also inhibits DNA binding activity and has been shown to induce fetal bovine serum levels and colony stimulating factor (CSF) levels in leukemic mice.