Description
Zerumbone is a monocyclic sesquiterpene compound isolated from the rhizomes of Zingiber zerumbet Smith. Zerumbone potently inhibits the activation of Epstein-Barr virus with an IC50 of 0.14 mM. Zerumbone has anti-cancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative activity.
Synonyms
ZERUMBONE ((2E,6E,10E)-2,6,9,9-TETRAMETHYLCYCLOUNDECA-2,6,10-TRIEN-1-ONE); Zerumbone;
IUPAC Name
(2E,6E,10E)-2,6,9,9-tetramethylcycloundeca-2,6,10-trien-1-one
Canonical SMILES
CC1=CCC(C=CC(=O)C(=CCC1)C)(C)C
InChI
InChI=1S/C15H22O/c1-12-6-5-7-13(2)14(16)9-11-15(3,4)10-8-12/h7-9,11H,5-6,10H2,1-4H3/b11-9+,12-8+,13-7+
InChI Key
GIHNTRQPEMKFKO-SKTNYSRSSA-N
Appearance
White-off white powder
Storage
4°C, protect from light*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light).
Shipping
Can be shipped at room temperature, where not in use may vary.
Source
PlantsZingiberaceaeZingiber zerumbet
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