Nonanal is a saturated fatty aldehyde with antidiarrhoeal activity[1].
Nonanal shows a significant activity against B. cereus and L. monocytogenes, the MIC values are both 7.8 μg/ml[1].
Nonanal shows a significant inhibitory effect on mice with diarrhoea induced with castor oil[1].
[1]. Miguel A, et al. Antidiarrhoeal Activity of Nonanal, an Aldehyde Isolated from Artemisia ludoviciana. Pharmaceutical Biology Volume 40, 2002 - Issue 4
















