CHEBI:68657 - zingerone

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ChEBI Name zingerone
ChEBI ID CHEBI:68657
Definition A methyl 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.
Stars This entity has been manually annotated by the ChEBI Team.
Submitter KAX
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Roles Classification
Chemical Role(s): antioxidant
A substance that opposes oxidation or inhibits reactions brought about by dioxygen or peroxides.
Biological Role(s): plant metabolite
Any eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in plants, the kingdom that include flowering plants, conifers and other gymnosperms.
flavouring agent
A food additive that is used to added improve the taste or odour of a food.
Application(s): anti-inflammatory agent
Any compound that has anti-inflammatory effects.
radiation protective agent
Any compound that is able to protect normal cells from the damage caused by radiation therapy.
antiemetic
A drug used to prevent nausea or vomiting. An antiemetic may act by a wide range of mechanisms: it might affect the medullary control centres (the vomiting centre and the chemoreceptive trigger zone) or affect the peripheral receptors.
flavouring agent
A food additive that is used to added improve the taste or odour of a food.
fragrance
A substance, extract, or preparation for diffusing or imparting an agreeable or attractive smell.
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