ACETOXYCHAVICOL ACETATE, D/L-1''-

Description

D,L-1′-Acetoxychavicol acetate is a natural compound first isolated from the rhizomes of ginger-like plants. It has a wide array of cellular effects that may be largely explained by its ability to inhibit exportin 1 and prevent the export of proteins from the nucleus. In this way, D,L-1′-acetoxychavicol acetate reduces several intracellular signaling pathways, including NF-κB, impacting inflammation, cancer, viral replication, and other processes.

Uses

Galangal acetate is a wasabi-like spicy compound[1].

Definition

ChEBI: An acetate ester that is chavicol acetate substituted by an acetoxy group at position 1'.

References

[1] Lin LY, et al. Integrated Process for Production of Galangal Acetate, the "Wasabi-Like" Spicy Compound, and Analysis of Essential Oils of Rhizoma Alpinia officinarum (Hance) Farw. J Food Sci. 2016 Jun;81(6):H1565-75. DOI:10.1111/1750-3841.13326