OBO ID: CHEBI:172922 |
Term Name: | ethylzingerone | Search Ontology: | |
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Definition: | A methyl ketone that is 4-phenylbutan-2-one in which the phenyl ring is substituted at positions 3 and 4 by ethoxy and hydroxy groups, respectively. It is a preservative with antimicrobial activity and a good safety profile that has been approved for use in cosmetics. It is structurally similar to zingerone, a phytochemical found in the root of the ginger plant Zingiber officinale. | ||
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Ontology: | ChEBI ( EBI ) |
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