Description

Gingerdione is a key synthetic intermediate and flavoring agent derived from ginger. This compound is valued for its ability to impart the characteristic warm, spicy, and slightly sweet aroma profile associated with ginger, making it a crucial component in flavor and fragrance creation. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the food & beverage, flavor & fragrance, and nutraceutical industries seeking authentic and consistent ginger notes.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulation: As a core building block for creating authentic ginger, spicy, and warm flavor profiles in beverages, confectionery, baked goods, and savory applications.
• Food & Beverage Enhancement: Used to standardize and intensify the ginger character in products like ginger ale, ginger beer, cookies, sauces, and ready-to-drink teas.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Incorporated into formulations for capsules, tablets, or tinctures aiming to provide the bioactive benefits associated with ginger compounds.
• Aromatherapy & Personal Care: Employed as a fragrance ingredient in candles, diffuser oils, soaps, and lotions to provide a stimulating and comforting spicy aroma.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a synthetic precursor in the research and development of pharmaceutical agents.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Used to add distinctive spicy notes to specialty tobacco products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gingerdione
CAS No.	61871-71-4
Molecular Formula	C17H24O3
Molecular Weight	276.37 g/mol
Synonyms	(6S)-6-Gingerdione; [6]-Gingerdione; (S)-6-Gingerdione; 5-Hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)decan-3-one; 1-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-5-hydroxydecan-3-one; Ginger flavor constituent; Ginger ketone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Gingerdione is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. We offer grades suitable for flavor, fragrance, and technical applications, with specifications tailored to your requirements. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Related Substances (HPLC)	Contact for details
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.