Description / Application
Zingerone is a methyl ketone that is 4-phenylbutan-2-one in which the phenyl ring is substituted at positions 3 and 4 by methoxy and hydroxy groups respectively. The major pungent component in ginger. It has a role as an antioxidant, a flavouring agent, a fragrance, an antiemetic, a radiation protective agent, an anti-inflammatory agent and a plant metabolite. It is a monomethoxybenzene, a member of phenols and a methyl ketone.
Identities
| Alternative Name | 4-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone |
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| Molecular Formula | C11H14O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 194.23 |
| MFCD | MFCD00048232 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | None |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |