Term Name:	ethylzingerone
Synonyms:	4-(3-ethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone, 4-(3-ethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one, HEPB, hydroxyethoxyphenyl butanone
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.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:172922]  ( EBI )