Term Name: | gingerol |
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Synonyms: | (+)-5-Hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-3-decanone, (5S)-5-hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)decan-3-one, (S)-(+)-[6]Gingerol, (S)-(6)-Gingerol, 6-Gingerol, [6]-Gingerol |
Definition: | A beta-hydroxy ketone that is 5-hydroxydecan-3-one substituted by a 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl moiety at position 1; believed to inhibit adipogenesis. It is a constituent of fresh ginger. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:10136] ( EBI ) |