gingerol
gingerol Basic information
- Product Name:
- gingerol
- Synonyms:
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- C007845
- 5-hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-Methoxyphenyl)decan-3-one
- (+)-[6]-GINGEROL (S)-5-HYDROXY-1-(4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYPHENYL)-3-DECANO
- CAS:
- 1391-73-7
- MF:
- C17H26O4
- MW:
- 294.388
- Mol File:
- 1391-73-7.mol
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gingerol Usage And Synthesis
Definition
ChEBI: Gingerol is a beta-hydroxy ketone that is 5-hydroxydecan-3-one substituted by a 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl moiety at position 1; believed to inhibit adipogenesis. It is a constituent of fresh ginger. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent and a plant metabolite. It is a beta-hydroxy ketone and a member of guaiacols.