Vanillinic acid

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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4-hydroxy-3-metoxy-benzoic acid; CAS number: 121-34-6

Definition
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A phenolcarboxylic acid having the empirical formula C8H8O4. Vanillic acid is an oxidation product of vanillin. Both vanillin and vanillic acid have antimicrobial properties. In vitro, vanillic acid inhibits the growth of Proteus mirabilis in urine.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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