l General Information |
Product Name | Vanillylacetone |
General description | Vanillylacetone is similar in chemical structure to other flavor chemicals such as vanillin and eugenol and is used as a flavor additive in spice oils and in perfumery to introduce spicy aromas. |
Synonym | NSC 15335; 4-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)butan-2-one |
Purity | ≥98.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 122-48-5 |
Formula | C11H14O3 | Molecular Weight | 194.23 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | Colorless to Faint Yellow liquid or White to Faint Yellow and Faint Beige Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥25mg/mL |
Ethanol | ≥25mg/mL |
Water | ≥5mg/mL |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Zingerone is a ketone that is 4-phenylbutan-2-one in which the phenyl ring is substituted at positions 3 and 4 by methoxy and hydroxy groups respectively. The major pungent component in ginger. It has a role as an antioxidant, an anti-inflammatory agent, a radiation protective agent, an antiemetic, a flavouring agent and a fragrance. It is a member of phenols, a ketone and a monomethoxybenzene. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
