Zingerone Chemical

Zingerone is most commonly utilized as flavor additive in spice oils and also has a role to play for aromatic compounds including fragrances. It has molecular formula C11H14O3 with molar mass of 194.22 g/mol. This chemical imparts sweet flavor of cooked ginger for food items. It is water insoluble in nature and shows high boiling point range of 187 to 188 degrees Celsius. Zingerone is soluble in ether and can be availed at reasonable rates in large quantities as demanded by our trusted clients.

Technical Specifications of Zingerone

Label name	Zingerone
Other names	4  (3-methoxye 4 hydroxyphenyl) 2  butanone, vanillyl acetone
Molecular formula	C11H14O3
Molecular weight	194.23
CAS	122-48-5
Fema	3124
Einecs	204-548-3
FDA	172.515
H. Tariff code	2914.50
Appearance	Pale yellow to pale amber coloured or cream coloured crystalline mass
Organoleptic character	Strong pungent odour and taste of ginger
Physical properties melting point	41c
Flash point	Above 99c
Analytical GLC- assay	Above 98%
Shelf life	12 months in full sealed containers kept in cool place away from heat and light

Uses of Zingerone

In perfumery it finds use as a sweetener of warm. slightly spicy  like effect which can be modified into leather notes or even heavy floral Jasmin notes. It has often very attractive influence upon castoreum and labdanum and it blends very well with Ylang and Gardenia bases.

It is an excellent flavour material. not only for Vanilla imitation where again it gives interesting effect with castoreum, but it is frequently used in many types of fruit flavours root, Spice blends. ginger flavourings. The normal concentration in finished product is about 5 to15ppm.