4-(3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone

Ethylzingerone is a methyl ketone that is 4-phenylbutan-2-one in which the phenyl ring is substituted at positions 3 and 4 by ethoxy and hydroxy groups, respectively. It is a preservative with antimicrobial activity and a good safety profile that has been approved for use in cosmetics. It is structurally similar to zingerone, a phytochemical found in the root of the ginger plant Zingiber officinale. It has a role as an antifungal agent, an antimicrobial cosmetic preservative and an antibacterial agent. It is a methyl ketone, a member of phenols and an aromatic ether.

Molecular Weight:208.25
XLogP3:1.2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:3
Rotatable Bond Count:5
Exact Mass:208.109944368
Monoisotopic Mass:208.109944368
Topological Polar Surface Area:46.5
Heavy Atom Count:15
Complexity:203
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes