Benzaldehyde and 4,6-0-benzylidene-D-glucose have been found to have analgesic activity. It is believed that this analgesic activity results from the inhibition of enkephalinase. Therefore benzaldehyde and 4,6-0-benzylidene-D-glucose are also useful for inhibiting enkephalinase in humans.
BENZALDEHYDE AND 4,6-0-BENZYLIDENE-D-GLUCOSE FOR ALLEVIATING PAIN