Curcumin

• Catalog No.: C838500
• CAS Number: 458-37-7
• M. F.: C21H20O6
• M. W.: 368.3799
• Storage: Refrigerator

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (1E,6E)-1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione
• IUPAC Traditional name: curcumin
• Synonyms: Halad; C Yellow 15; Curcumin I; C.I. Natural Yellow 3; (E,E)-1,7-bis(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione; Diferuloylmethane; C.I. 75300; (1E,6E)-1,7-Bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione; Curcuma; Curcumine; Haidr; Haldar; Ukon

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 458-37-7

PROPERTIES

• Apperance: Bright Orange Solid
• Melting Point: 162-163°C
• Solubility: Chloroform
• Solubility: DMSO
• Storage Condition: Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)

A natural phenolic compound. Potent anti-tumor agent having anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Induces apoptosis in cancer cells and inhibits phorbol ester-induced protein kinase C (PKC) activity. Reported to inhibit production of inflammatory

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