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2-(methoxymethoxy)-2-phenylacetaldehyde; trans-[6]-shogaol

Name(s)	2-(methoxymethoxy)-2-phenylacetaldehyde; trans-[6]-shogaol
Scientific name(s)	(methoxymethoxy)phenylacetaldehyde; (methoxymethoxy)(phenyl)acetaldehyde
Formula	C10H12O3
Molecular mass	180.20
IUPAC name	2-(methoxymethoxy)-2-phenylacetaldehyde
INCHI	Not available
SMILE	COCOC(C=O)C1=CC=CC=C1
CAS ID	555-66-8
PubChem ID	13662207
DrugBank ID	Not available
CHEBI ID	Not available

Description	Trans-[6]-shogaol is a member of the class of compounds known as phenylacetaldehydes. Phenylacetaldehydes are compounds containing a phenylacetaldehyde moiety, which consists of a phenyl group substituted at the second position by an acetalydehyde. Trans-[6]-shogaol is slightly soluble (in water) and an extremely weak acidic compound (based on its pKa). Trans-[6]-shogaol can be found in ginger, which makes trans-[6]-shogaol a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product.

Description

Trans-[6]-shogaol is a member of the class of compounds known as phenylacetaldehydes. Phenylacetaldehydes are compounds containing a phenylacetaldehyde moiety, which consists of a phenyl group substituted at the second position by an acetalydehyde. Trans-[6]-shogaol is slightly soluble (in water) and an extremely weak acidic compound (based on its pKa). Trans-[6]-shogaol can be found in ginger, which makes trans-[6]-shogaol a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product.