6-Gingerol

Also known as: (S)-5-Hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-3-decanone, [6]-Gingerol, Gingerol, (5S)-5-Hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)decan-3-one, 6-Gingerol, GINGEROL, (+)-[6]-Gingerol, (S)-(+)-[6]Gingerol

6-Gingerol (CAS 23513-14-6) is a compound in the Alcohols category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C17H26O4 and a molecular weight of 294.386 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 30 - 32ºC, a boiling point of 453.0±35.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 159.0±19.4 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed, H315 — Causes skin irritation and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 23513-14-6
Jingsj CID: J-6231-2
Molecular Formula: C₁₇H₂₆O₄
Molecular Weight: 294.386 g/mol
Category: Alcohols
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	30 - 32ºC
Boiling Point	453.0±35.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	159.0±19.4 °C
Exact Mass	294.183105
PSA	66.76000
LogP	2.48
Vapor Pressure	0.0±1.2 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.523

GHS Safety & Compliance

Acute ToxicitySignal word: Danger

H301 — Toxic if swallowed
H315 — Causes skin irritation
H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
H335 — May cause respiratory irritation

Activity & Biological Data

Target	AMPK Apoptosis
Additional Information	[1]. Radhakrishnan EK, et al. [6]-Gingerol induces caspase-dependent apoptosis and prevents PMA-induced proliferation in colon cancer cells by inhibiting MAPK/AP-1 signaling. PLoS One. 2014 Aug 26;9(8):e104401. [2]. Chang KW, et al. 6-Gingerol modulates proinflammatory responses in dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-treated Caco-2 cells and experimental colitis in mice through adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activation. Food Funct. 2015 Oct;6(10):3334-41. [3]. Fan J, et al. 6-Gingerol inhibits osteosarcoma cell proliferation through apoptosis and AMPK activation. Tumour Biol. 2015 Feb;36(2):1135-41.

Target

AMPK Apoptosis

Additional Information

[1]. Radhakrishnan EK, et al. [6]-Gingerol induces caspase-dependent apoptosis and prevents PMA-induced proliferation in colon cancer cells by inhibiting MAPK/AP-1 signaling. PLoS One. 2014 Aug 26;9(8):e104401. [2]. Chang KW, et al. 6-Gingerol modulates proinflammatory responses in dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-treated Caco-2 cells and experimental colitis in mice through adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activation. Food Funct. 2015 Oct;6(10):3334-41. [3]. Fan J, et al. 6-Gingerol inhibits osteosarcoma cell proliferation through apoptosis and AMPK activation. Tumour Biol. 2015 Feb;36(2):1135-41.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2914509090
Summary	HS:2914509090 other ketones with other oxygen function VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 6-Gingerol?

The CAS number of 6-Gingerol is 23513-14-6.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 6-Gingerol?

6-Gingerol has molecular formula C17H26O4 and molecular weight 294.386 g/mol.

Is 6-Gingerol hazardous?

6-Gingerol has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed; H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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