Antioxidant and cytoprotective properties of 2-(hydroxymethyl)-3-methoxybenzaldehyde

► HMMB is a potent antioxidant. ► HMMB scavenges O2-, OH, NO, and LOO physiologically relevant free radicals. ► HMMB prevents CuSO4-induced human LDL oxidation. ► HMMB shows cytoprotective activity by sustaining the intracellular redox status. ► HMMB is a novel bioactive molecule with health implications.