Term Name: zingerone
Synonyms: (0)-Paradol, (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)ethyl methyl ketone, 2-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)ethyl methyl ketone, 3-Methoxy-4-hydroxybenzylacetone, 4-(3-Methoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone, 4-(3-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one, 4-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone, 4-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)butan-2-one, 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylacetone, [0]-Paradol, Gingerone, vanillylacetone, Zingherone, Zingiberone
Definition: 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.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:68657]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: methyl ketone monomethoxybenzene phenols
has_role: anti-inflammatory agent antiemetic antioxidant flavouring agent fragrance plant metabolite radiation protective agent