Trans-4-Phenyl-3-buten-2-one (trans-Benzylideneacetone, trans-Benzalacetone, trans-Benzylideneacetone) is an inhibitor of the enzyme phospholipase A2 (PLA2). Trans-4-Phenyl-3-buten-2-one is used as a flavouring agent, a fragrance and a bacterial metabolite.
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