Curcumin
| CAS No. | 458-37-7 |
|---|---|
| MDL No. | MFCD00008365 |
| MF | C21H20O6 |
| MW | 368.40 |
| InChI Key | VFLDPWHFBUODDF-FCXRPNKRSA-N |
Pricing & Availability
| Pack Size | Purity | Price | Availability | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | On Request | On Request | |
| Custom synthesis and bulk supply options are available upon request. | ||||
Product Information
Curcumin is a beta-diketone and polyphenol found in the root of *Curcuma longa*. It is a natural dyestuff and has the structure of methane with two hydrogens substituted by feruloyl groups. Curcumin functions as a beta-diketone, enone, diarylheptanoid, and aromatic ether. It is functionally related to trans-ferulic acid. It acts as a metabolite, anti-inflammatory agent, antineoplastic agent, hepatoprotective agent, flavouring agent, biological pigment, nutraceutical, antifungal agent, dye, lipoxygenase inhibitor, ligand, radical scavenger, contraceptive drug, EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor, immunomodulator, iron chelator, neuroprotective agent, food colouring, EC 1.1.1.21 (aldehyde reductase) inhibitor, EC 1.1.1.25 (shikimate dehydrogenase) inhibitor, EC 1.1.1.205 (IMP dehydrogenase) inhibitor, EC 1.6.5.2 [NAD(P)H dehydrogenase (quinone)] inhibitor, EC 1.8.1.9 (thioredoxin reductase) inhibitor, EC 2.7.10.2 (non-specific protein-tyrosine kinase) inhibitor, and a geroprotector.
| CAS No. | 458-37-7 |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Curcumin |
Associated Conditions
atrophic gastritis·oral submucous fibrosis·periodontitis·persian gulf syndrome·cancer·
* The information provided here is compiled from public sources and is for reference only.
