Fenipentol (1-Phenyl-1-pentanol), a synthetic derivative of an ingredient of Curcuma longa that is used as a condiment and dye. Fenipentol is also an orally active choleretic agent that plays an important role in release of secretin, gastrin, and pancreatic secretion of bicarbonate and protein[1][2][3].

Fenipentol (PHP) (50-200 mg/kg; p.o. and intraduodenal administration) increases the secretory volume of pancreatic juice and the output of protein in rats[2].Fenipentol (50-200 mg/kg for i.p. and 5-10 mg/kg for i.v.) considerably increases biliary secretion in rats[2].Fenipentol (25-200 mg/kg; intraduodenal administration) stimulates the pancreatic secretion in the canine[2].

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