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ethylzingerone

Term ID
CHEBI:172922
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.
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Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from ethylzingerone
Phenotype where environments contain ethylzingerone
Phenotype modified by environments containing ethylzingerone
Human Disease Model