raspberry ketone (CHEBI:68656)

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ChEBI Name	raspberry ketone

ChEBI ID	CHEBI:68656

Definition	A ketone that is 4-phenylbutan-2-one in which the phenyl ring is substituted at position 4 by a hydroxy group. It is found in a variety of fruits including raspberries, blackberries and cranberries, and is used in perfumery and cosmetics.

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Submitter	KAX

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Formula

C10H12O2

Net Charge

Average Mass

164.20110

Monoisotopic Mass

164.08373

InChI

InChI=1S/C10H12O2/c1-8(11)2-3-9-4-6-10(12)7-5-9/h4-7,12H,2-3H2,1H3

InChIKey

NJGBTKGETPDVIK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC(=O)CCc1ccc(O)cc1

Roles Classification
Biological Role(s):	metabolite Any intermediate or product resulting from metabolism. The term 'metabolite' subsumes the classes commonly known as primary and secondary metabolites. androgen antagonist A compound which inhibits or antagonises the biosynthesis or actions of androgens. flavouring agent A food additive that is used to added improve the taste or odour of a food.

Application(s):	fragrance A substance, extract, or preparation for diffusing or imparting an agreeable or attractive smell. hepatoprotective agent Any compound that is able to prevent damage to the liver. cosmetic The role played by a substance in enhancing the appearance or odour of the human body; a name given to the substance itself or to a component of it. androgen antagonist A compound which inhibits or antagonises the biosynthesis or actions of androgens. flavouring agent A food additive that is used to added improve the taste or odour of a food.

ChEBI Ontology
Outgoing	raspberry ketone (CHEBI:68656) has role androgen antagonist (CHEBI:35497) raspberry ketone (CHEBI:68656) has role cosmetic (CHEBI:64857) raspberry ketone (CHEBI:68656) has role flavouring agent (CHEBI:35617) raspberry ketone (CHEBI:68656) has role fragrance (CHEBI:48318) raspberry ketone (CHEBI:68656) has role hepatoprotective agent (CHEBI:62868) raspberry ketone (CHEBI:68656) has role metabolite (CHEBI:25212) raspberry ketone (CHEBI:68656) is a methyl ketone (CHEBI:51867) raspberry ketone (CHEBI:68656) is a phenols (CHEBI:33853)

IUPAC Name

4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one

Last Modified

14 November 2012