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paradol; 6-paradol; [6]-paradol

Name(s)	paradol; 6-paradol; [6]-paradol
Scientific name(s)	[6]-paradol; paradol; 6-paradol; 27113-22-0; 3-decanone, 1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-; 1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)decan-3-one; [6]-gingerone; 1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)decan-5-one
Formula	C17H26O3
Molecular mass	278.392
IUPAC name	1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)decan-3-one
INCHI	InChI=1S/C17H26O3/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-15(18)11-9-14-10-12-16(19)17(13-14)20-2/h10,12-13,19H,3-9,11H2,1-2H3
SMILE	CCCCCCCC(=O)CCC1=CC(OC)=C(O)C=C1
CAS ID	27113-22-0
PubChem ID	94378
DrugBank ID	Not available
CHEBI ID	Not available

Description	From grains of paradise (Amomum melegueta) and ginger (Zingiber officinale)_x000D_ _x000D_ Paradol is the active flavor constituent of the seeds of Guinea pepper (Aframomum melegueta). The seed is also known as Grains of paradise. Paradol has been found to have antioxidative and antitumor promoting effects. It is used in flavors as an essential oil to give spiciness. [6]-Paradol is found in alcoholic beverages, herbs and spices, and ginger.

Description

From grains of paradise (Amomum melegueta) and ginger (Zingiber officinale)_x000D_ _x000D_ Paradol is the active flavor constituent of the seeds of Guinea pepper (Aframomum melegueta). The seed is also known as Grains of paradise. Paradol has been found to have antioxidative and antitumor promoting effects. It is used in flavors as an essential oil to give spiciness. [6]-Paradol is found in alcoholic beverages, herbs and spices, and ginger.