Paradol(6-Paradol) is the active flavor constituent of the seeds of Guinea pepper (Aframomum melegueta); Paradol has been found to have antioxidative and antitumor promoting effects.
Paradol is the active flavor constituent of the seeds of Guinea pepper (Aframomum melegueta). The seed is also known as Grains of paradise. Paradol has been found to have antioxidative and antitumor promoting effects. From Wikipedia.
This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as paradols. These are compounds containing a paradol moiety, which is consists of a benzene ring with a decan-3-one moiety, a methoxyl group, and a hydroxyl group at positions 1,3, and 4 respectively.
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