6-gingerol

6-Gingerol is a naturally occurring plant phenol and the major pungent constituent found in the rhizome of ginger (*Zingiber officinale*). It is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. The compound acts as a beta-hydroxy ketone and has been shown to inhibit adipogenesis. Its pharmacological activities include effects on apoptosis induction, cell cycle regulation, cytotoxic activity against cancer cells, inhibition of angiogenesis, and modulation of transient receptor potential (TRP) channels. 6-Gingerol is under investigation for various therapeutic applications due to its safety profile and multi-target effects[2][7][3].

Other names

GINGEROL(S)-[6]-Gingerol(5S)-5-hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)decan-3-one(S)-5-Hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-3-decanone