3-Hydroxybenzaldehyde


3-Hydroxybenzaldehyde is one of the three isomers of hydroxybenzaldehyde.

Chemistry

It has been prepared from 3-nitrobenzaldehyde in a sequence of nitro group reduction, diazotization of the amine, and hydrolysis.

Metabolism

is an enzyme that uses 3-hydroxybenzyl alcohol and NADP+ to produce 3-hydroxybenzaldehyde, NADPH and H+.

Uses

3-Hydroxybenzaldehyde is used in the synthesis of monastrol.