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Zingerone also called vanillylacetone is a key component of the pungency of ginger. Zingerone is a crystalline solid that is sparingly soluble in water but soluble in ether.Zingerone is similar in chemical structure to other flavor chemicals such as vanillin and eugenol.

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IUPAC name
4-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone

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