Description

IUPAC Name: 4-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)butan-2-one

InChI: InChI=1S/C11H14O3/c1-8(12)3-4-9-5-6-10(13)11(7-9)14-2/h5-7,13H,3-4H2,1-2H3

InChIKey: OJYLAHXKWMRDGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Canonical SMILES: CC(=O)CCC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)OC

Isomeric SMILES: CC(=O)CCC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)OC

Synonyms: ZINGERONE; Vanillylacetone; 122-48-5; 4-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)butan-2-one; Zingiberone; 4-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone; Zingherone; Gingerone; …

Botanical Source: Zingiber officinale Rose.

Product Overview

Zingerone is a key bioactive phenolic compound naturally found in ginger, exhibiting significant anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-apoptotic properties. BIORLAB provides high-purity zingerone isolated through advanced chromatographic techniques.

Technical Specifications

• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₁₄O₃
• Molecular Weight: 194.23 g/mol
• Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
• Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMSO
• Melting Point: 40-42°C

Storage and Handling

• Store at -20°C in sealed containers
• Protect from light and moisture
• Stability: 2 years when properly stored
• Solution stability: Monitor for oxidation
• Handle with appropriate safety measures

Key Research Applications

Anti-inflammatory Research

• Cytokine modulation studies
• NF-κB pathway investigation
• MAPK signaling research
• COX-2 expression studies

Antioxidant Studies

• Free radical scavenging
• SOD and CAT activity enhancement
• GSH and GPX modulation
• Oxidative stress protection

Cell Protection Research

• Anti-apoptotic mechanisms
• DNA damage prevention
• Cell survival pathways
• Oxidative DNA protection

Quality Assurance

• HPLC analysis validation
• Structure confirmed by NMR
• Certificate of Analysis provided
• Batch-specific documentation
• Rigorous purity testing

Research Benefits

• Potent anti-inflammatory activity
• Strong antioxidant properties
• Radioprotective capabilities
• Excellent batch consistency
• High biological activity

Unique Research Properties

1. Molecular Actions

   • Reduces pro-inflammatory cytokines
   • Inhibits MAPK and NF-κB activation
   • Suppresses MMP-2 and MMP-9 expression

2. Protective Mechanisms

   • Enhances antioxidant enzymes
   • Reduces oxidative stress
   • Prevents DNA damage

3. Therapeutic Potential

   • Cancer research applications
   • Anti-inflammatory studies
   • Radiation protection research
   • Drug development

Why Choose BIORLAB’s Zingerone?

• Industry-leading purity standards
• Comprehensive technical support
• Full analytical documentation
• Competitive Pricing
• Global shipping capability
• Custom synthesis options

For research use only. Not for human consumption. All sales are subject to BIORLAB’s terms and conditions.