Raspberry ketone 是覆盆子中主要的芳香族天然产物，主要用作化妆品的香料和食品增味剂，也可作PPAR-α激动剂。

1. 4-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone(RK) is cytotoxic to melanocytes through the binding of RK-derived quinones to thiol proteins and the pro-oxidant activity of the RK-oligomer, the exposure of human skin to RK can cause chemical/occupational leukoderma. 2. 4-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone is marketed on the Internet as a food supplement.

5471-51-2

C10H12O2

164.204

Oxyphenalon;Aloenin;Frambinone;4-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone;Rasketone;p-Hydroxybenzyl acetone;覆盆子酮

DMSO:30 mg/mL(182.7 mM)
Powder: -20°C for 3 years
In solvent: -80°C for 2 years