How is 6-Shogaol different from 6-Gingerol?

6-Shogaol is the dehydrated analog of 6-gingerol and contains an alpha,beta-unsaturated ketone, while 6-gingerol has a beta-hydroxy ketone structure. This structural change affects stability and biological activity, so the intended research or formulation use should determine which ginger bioactive is needed.

What are the main applications of 6-Shogaol?

6-Shogaol is used as a reference standard and active compound in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and biomedical research. It is also studied for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other biological activities and used in functional food, cosmetic and dietary ingredient development.

Which specifications should be checked when buying 6-Shogaol?

Confirm chromatographic purity or assay, appearance, residual solvents, related gingerol or degradation impurities and the required isomer or geometric purity. Research applications may require a defined HPLC purity, while industrial formulation uses may need additional application-specific specifications.

How should 6-Shogaol be stored and handled?

Protect 6-Shogaol from light, heat and prolonged air exposure to limit oxidation or isomerization. Keep it in tightly closed containers under cool, dry conditions; research or analytical material may require refrigerated storage, and solutions should follow the stability recommendations for the selected solvent.

6-Shogaol CAS 555-66-8

6-Shogaol is a bioactive ginger ketone formed when gingerols are dehydrated during drying or heat processing, identified by CAS 555-66-8. Confirm the required purity and specification for the intended research or formulation use.

CAS: 555-66-8
Synonyms: [6]-Shogaol, 6-Gingerone, (E)-1-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)dec-4-en-3-one, 1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-4-decen-3-one
Molecular Formula: C₁₇H₂₄O₃
Grade: Industrial grade 99%
Package: 200kg iron drum or 50kg plastic drum packing

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6-Shogaol is a pungent bioactive ketone found in ginger, formed when gingerols are dehydrated during drying or heat processing, identified by CAS 555-66-8.

Synonyms: [6]-Shogaol; 6-Gingerone; (E)-1-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)dec-4-en-3-one; 1-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-4-decen-3-one.

CAS: 555-66-8.

Molecular formula: C₁₇H₂₄O₃.

Molecular weight: 276.37.

It is the dehydrated analog of 6-gingerol and contains an alpha,beta-unsaturated ketone.

It is used as a reference standard and active compound in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and biomedical research, and studied for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other biological activities.

It is also used in functional food, cosmetic and dietary ingredient development.

Confirm chromatographic purity or assay, appearance, residual solvents, related gingerol or degradation impurities, and the required isomer or geometric purity.

Protect from light, heat and prolonged air exposure to limit oxidation or isomerization.

Confirm the current product-specific specification.

Confirm packaging with the requested quantity and destination requirements.

Document requirements should be confirmed from the current specification, SDS, COA, or other product-specific files.

Regulated-use suitability must be confirmed separately with current product-specific documentation.

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Q:
What is 6-Shogaol CAS 555-66-8?

A: 6-Shogaol, also written [6]-shogaol, is a pungent bioactive ketone found in ginger and formed when gingerols are dehydrated during drying or heat processing. It has CAS 555-66-8, molecular formula C₁₇H₂₄O₃ and molecular weight about 276.37.
Q:
How is 6-Shogaol different from 6-Gingerol?

A: 6-Shogaol is the dehydrated analog of 6-gingerol and contains an alpha,beta-unsaturated ketone, while 6-gingerol has a beta-hydroxy ketone structure. This structural change affects stability and biological activity, so the intended research or formulation use should determine which ginger bioactive is needed.
Q:
What are the main applications of 6-Shogaol?

A: 6-Shogaol is used as a reference standard and active compound in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and biomedical research. It is also studied for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other biological activities and used in functional food, cosmetic and dietary ingredient development.
Q:
Which specifications should be checked when buying 6-Shogaol?

A: Confirm chromatographic purity or assay, appearance, residual solvents, related gingerol or degradation impurities and the required isomer or geometric purity. Research applications may require a defined HPLC purity, while industrial formulation uses may need additional application-specific specifications.
Q:
How should 6-Shogaol be stored and handled?

A: Protect 6-Shogaol from light, heat and prolonged air exposure to limit oxidation or isomerization. Keep it in tightly closed containers under cool, dry conditions; research or analytical material may require refrigerated storage, and solutions should follow the stability recommendations for the selected solvent.

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