Paradol

Paradol
Names
	Preferred IUPAC name 1-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)decan-3-one
	Other names [6]-Paradol
Identifiers
CAS Number	27113-22-0 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChemSpider	85173 ;
ECHA InfoCard	100.043.829
EC Number	248-228-1;
KEGG	C10482 ;
MeSH	C421614
PubChem CID	94378;
UNII	BO24ID7E9U ;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID90181574 ;
	InChI InChI=1S/C17H26O3/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-15(18)11-9-14-10-12-16(19)17(13-14)20-2/h10,12-13,19H,3-9,11H2,1-2H3 Key: CZNLTCTYLMYLHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N ; InChI=1/C17H26O3/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-15(18)11-9-14-10-12-16(19)17(13-14)20-2/h10,12-13,19H,3-9,11H2,1-2H3 Key: CZNLTCTYLMYLHL-UHFFFAOYAE;
	SMILES CCCCCCCC(=O)CCC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)OC;
Properties
Chemical formula	C17H26O3
Molar mass	278.39 g/mol
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). verify (what is ?) Infobox references

Paradol is the active flavor constituent of the seeds of Guinea pepper (Aframomum melegueta or grains of paradise). It is also found in ginger. Paradol has been found to have antioxidant and antitumor promoting effects in a mouse model.

It is used in flavors as an essential oil to give spiciness.