Description:
Curcumin is the principal curcuminoid of the popular Indian spice turmeric, which is a member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). Curcumin is a natural phenolic antioxidant extracted from the rhizome of turmeric, curcuma, mustard, curry, turmeric and so on. It is a rare pigment with diketone in the plant kingdom. It is a commonly used seasoning and food coloring and is non-toxic. It has the pharmacological effects of making the uterus produce paroxysmal contractions, reducing blood cholesterol, anti-gallbladder, anti-infection, antiviral, antibacterial, antioxidant (stronger than α-tocopherol), anticoagulation, lowering blood lipids and anti-atherosclerosis.
- Molecular Weight: 368.38
- Molecular Formula: C21H20O6
Purity: >95%
Canonical SMILES:
COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C=CC(=O)CC(=O)C=CC2=CC(=C(C=C2)O)OC)O
InChI:
InChI=1S/C21H20O6/c1-26-20-11-14(5-9-18(20)24)3-7-16(22)13-17(23)8-4-15-6-10-19(25)21(12-15)27-2/h3-12,24-25H,13H2,1-2H3/b7-3+,8-4+
InChIKey: VFLDPWHFBUODDF-FCXRPNKRSA-N
- Boiling Point: 591.4±50.0°C at 760 mmHg
- Melting Point: >180°C (dec.)
- Solubility: Soluble in Chloroform (Slightly, Sonicated), DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
- Appearance: Orange powder
- Application: Ingredient of health care products.
- Storage: Store at 2-8°C
Synonyms:
(1E,6E)-1,7-Bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione; (E,E)-1,7-Bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione; Natural Yellow 3; Curcuma; Curcumin I; Curcumine; Diferuloylmethane; Haidr; Halad; Haldar; Ukon; Turmeric Yellow; NSC32982
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