Zingerone is a pungent, non-volatile, active phenolic component of ginger (Zingiber officinale) typically found in its root as well as in spice and herb species. It is extensively studied for its role as a male fruit fly attractant.
Synonyms: Vanillylacetone; Zingerone
Molecular Formula: C11H14O3
Molecular Weight: 194.23
Linear Structural Formula: 4-(HO)C6H3-3-(OCH3)CH2CH2COCH3
MDL Number: MFCD00048232
Purity: >=98.0% (GC)
Melting Point: 40-41 C (lit.)
Density: 1.14 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.541 (lit.)
Storage: 2-8C
Application: Zingerone has been used as an analytical standard to quantify the analyte in oenological products by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS). It may be used as an analytical standard to determine the analyte levels in Pinus laricio needles, ginger extracts, raspberry cultivars, and dietary supplements(10) by analytical techniques.