Curcumin

• Catalog No.: Bio-0677
• CAS Number: 458-37-7
• M. F.: C21H20O6
• M. W.: 368.3799

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (1E,6E)-1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione
• IUPAC Traditional name: (1E,6E)-1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione
• Synonyms: Curcuma yellow; Diferuloylmethane

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 458-37-7

PROPERTIES

• Application(s): Antiinflammatory agent
• Application(s): Antitumor
• Application(s): Antiarthritic
• Application(s): Antiamyloid
• Application(s): Bile stimulant showing hepatoprotective props
• Application(s): Possesses bactericidal and fungicidal props.
• Biological Source: Isol. from Curcuma zedoaria (turmeric), other Curcuma spp. and other spp.
• Description: Tautomers
• Mechanism of Action: Inhibitor of eicosanoid biosynthesis
• Mechanism of Action: Acts as a free radical scavenger and antioxidant, inhibiting lipid peroxidation and oxidative DNA damage
• Mechanism of Action: Induce glutathione S-transferase and are potent inhibitors of cytochrome P450

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