Indonesian Journal of ChemistryVol 12, No 3 (2012)
3,4-DIHYDROXYBENZOIC ACID AND 3,4-DIHYDROXYBENZALDEHYDE FROM THE FERN Trichomanes chinense L.; ISOLATION, ANTIMICROBIAL AND ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES
Nova Syafni(Faculty of Pharmacy/Sumatran Biota Laboratory, Andalas University, Kampus Limau Manis, Padang, 25163, West Sumatera) Deddi Prima Putra(Faculty of Pharmacy/Sumatran Biota Laboratory, Andalas University, Kampus Limau Manis, Padang, 25163, West Sumatera) Dayar Arbain(Faculty of Pharmacy/Sumatran Biota Laboratory, Andalas University, Kampus Limau Manis, Padang, 25163, West Sumatera)
Article Info
Publish Date 28 Dec 2012
Abstract
3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid (1) and 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde (2) have been isolated from ethyl acetate fraction of methanolic fractions of leaves, stems and roots of the fern Trichomanes chinense L. (Hymenophyllaceae). These two compounds also showed significant antioxidant using DPPH and antimicrobial activities using the disc diffusion assay.
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