6-Gingerol
6-gingerol is the active constituent of fresh ginger. It is bioactive compound found in ginger (Zingiber officinale) with antioxidant activity, which functions as an anti-inflammatory and antitumor agent. It has been shown to inhibit COX-2 expression by blocking the activation of p38 MAP kinase and NF-κB in phorbol ester-stimulated mouse skin. lt may reduce nausea caused by motion sickness or pregnancy and may also relieve migraine. lt has been investigated for its effect on cancerous tumors in the bowel, breast tissue, ovaries, the pancreas, among other tissues, with positive results.
| Supplier | BOC Sciences |
|---|---|
| Product # | NP5162 |
| Pricing | Inquire |
| Cas | 23513-14-6 |
| Molecular Weight | 294.39 |
| Molecular Formula | C17H26O4 |
| Canonical SMILES | CCCCCC(CC(=O)CCC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)OC)O |