Paradol

Paradol is the active flavor constituent of the seeds of Guinea pepper (Aframomum melegueta or grains of paradise).^[1] It is also found in ginger.^[2] Paradol has been found to have antioxidant and antitumor promoting effects in a mouse model.^[3]

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Paradol

Names
Preferred IUPAC name 1-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)decan-3-one
Other names [6]-Paradol
Identifiers
CAS Number	27113-22-0 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	85173 N
ECHA InfoCard	100.043.829
EC Number	248-228-1
KEGG	C10482 N
MeSH	C421614
PubChem CID	94378
UNII	BO24ID7E9U Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID90181574
InChI InChI=1S/C17H26O3/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-15(18)11-9-14-10-12-16(19)17(13-14)20-2/h10,12-13,19H,3-9,11H2,1-2H3 N Key: CZNLTCTYLMYLHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N N InChI=1/C17H26O3/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-15(18)11-9-14-10-12-16(19)17(13-14)20-2/h10,12-13,19H,3-9,11H2,1-2H3 Key: CZNLTCTYLMYLHL-UHFFFAOYAE
SMILES CCCCCCCC(=O)CCC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)OC
Properties
Chemical formula	C17H26O3
Molar mass	278.39 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). N verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

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It is used in flavors as an essential oil to give spiciness.