Indonesian Journal of Chemistry
Vol 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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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijc

Publisher

Subject

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Chemistry

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Indonesian Journal of Chemistry is an International, peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, as well as short communication in all areas of chemistry including applied chemistry. The journal is accredited by The Ministry of Research, Technology ...