Description: Shogaol, also known as (6)-shogaol, is a pungent constituent of ginger similar in chemical structure to gingerol. Like zingerone, it is produced when ginger is dried or cooked. Shogaols are artifacts formed during storage or through excess heat, probably created by a dehydration reaction of the gingerols. The ratio of shogaols to gingerols sometimes is taken as an indication of product quality. Among ginger constituents, it has a very strong antitussive (anti-cough) effect. Both shogaol and gingerols reduced blood pressure and gastric contraction. Shogaol has been shown to induce apoptosis (kill) in human colorectal carcinoma cells via reactive oxygen species. It is broken down into 16 metabolites via the mercapturic acid pathway. Acetylcysteine was found to reduce effectiveness of shogaol's apoptotic properties.

Synonym: Shogaol; 6-Shogaol.

IUPAC/Chemical Name: 1-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-4-decen-3-one

InChi Key: OQWKEEOHDMUXEO-BQYQJAHWSA-N

InChi Code: InChI=1S/C17H24O3/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-15(18)11-9-14-10-12-16(19)17(13-14)20-2/h7-8,10,12-13,19H,3-6,9,11H2,1-2H3/b8-7+

SMILES Code: CCCCC/C=C/C(CCC1=CC=C(O)C(OC)=C1)=O

Appearance: Yellow, viscous oil in pure form (supplied as 200mg / mL ethanol solution)

Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO, not in water

Shelf Life: >2 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.9001