1-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-7-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione

CAS: 24939-17-1

Ref. 3D-FD73796

Product Information

• Name: 1-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-7-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 1-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-7-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione is commonly known as Curcumin, a polyphenolic compound derived from the rhizome of the plant Curcuma longa, commonly known as turmeric. It is a natural product with a diverse range of biological activities. Curcumin is known for its antioxidant properties, which enable it to scavenge free radicals and reduce oxidative stress. Furthermore, it exhibits anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting various molecules involved in the inflammatory pathway, such as NF-κB and COX-2 enzymes.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 338.35 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₀H₁₈O₅
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C20H18O5/c1-25-20-12-15(6-11-19(20)24)5-10-18(23)13-17(22)9-4-14-2-7-16(21)8-3-14/h2-12,21,24H,13H2,1H3/b9-4+,10-5+
• InChI key: InChIKey=HJTVQHVGMGKONQ-LUZURFALSA-N
• SMILES: COc1cc(/C=C/C(=O)CC(=O)/C=C/c2ccc(O)cc2)ccc1O