(+)-[6]-Gingerol

  • Catalogue No.: IM086352
  • CAS No.: 23513-14-6
  • Mol. Formula: C₁₇H₂₆O₄

Description

Catalogue Number IM086352
CAS No. 23513-14-6
Chemical Name (+)-[6]-Gingerol
Synonyms (5S)-5-Hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-3-decanone; (S)-(+)-5-Hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-3-decanone; (+)-5-Hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-3-decanone; (5S)-[6]-Gingerol; (S)-(+)-[6]Gingerol; (S)-[6]Gingerol; [6]-Gingerol;
Molecular Formula C₁₇H₂₆O₄
Molecular Weight 294.39
Appearance Colourless to Dark Yellow Oil to Semi-Solid
Storage -20°C
Solubility Chloroform (Sparingly), Ethanol (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Applications (+)-[6]-Gingerol is a bioactive compound found in ginger (Zingiber officinale) with antioxidant activity, which functions as an anti-inflammatory and antitumor agent. (+)-[6]-Gingerol down regulates proinflammatory cytokine release by macrophages. (+)-[6]-Gingerol has been shown to inhibit COX-2 expression by blocking the activation of p38 MAP kinase and NF-╬║B in phorbol ester-stimulated mouse skin.
Category Standards; Enzyme Activators and Inhibitors; Pharmaceutical/API Drug Impurities/Metabolites;

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