姜酮（C₁₁H₁₄O₃）又称姜油酮，是一种有机化合物，也是赋予姜辛辣味道的主要成份，呈白色至浅黄色晶体。可溶于乙醚和稀碱，微溶于水和石油醚。

姜酮具有麻醉、降温、止吐、杀菌和解毒的能力，其能适度刺激身体，促进血液循环，令胃部和肠脏增加食欲。亦能降低血压，舒缓心血管疾病，预防食物中毒。可用作香料和苛性健胃剂 。

Zingerone, also called vanillylacetone, is a key component of the pungency of ginger. Zingerone is a crystalline solid that is sparingly soluble in water, but soluble in ether.

Zingerone is similar in chemical structure to other flavor chemicals such as vanillin and eugenol. It is used as a flavor additive in spice oils and in perfumery to introduce spicy aromas.