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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