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Synonyms: [6]-Gingerol; 3-Decanone, 5-hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-, (5S)-; 5-Hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-3-decanone; 6-Gingerol
Molecular Formula: C17H26O4
Molecular Weight: 294.39
Linear Structural Formula: C17H26O4
MDL Number: MFCD00210507
Purity: >=90.0% (HPLC)
Storage: -20C
Biochem Physiol Actions: 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. It 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.
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