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78246

Curcumin

suitable for matrix substance for MALDI-MS, ≥99.5% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

(E,E)-1,7-bis(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione, Diferuloylmethane, Diferulylmethane, Natural Yellow 3

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
[HOC6H3(OCH3)CH=CHCO]2CH2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
368.38
EC Number:
207-280-5
UNSPSC Code:
41115710
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
MDL number:
Colour Index Number:
75300
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2306965
Assay:
≥99.5% (HPLC)
Form:
powder
Quality level:
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vapor density

13 (vs air)

Quality Level

assay

≥99.5% (HPLC)

form

powder

technique(s)

MALDI-MS: suitable

mp

183-188 °C

cation traces

Na: ≤50 mg/kg

suitability

suitable for matrix substance for MALDI-MS

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

COc1cc(\C=C\C(=O)CC(=O)\C=C\c2ccc(O)c(OC)c2)ccc1O

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+

InChI key

VFLDPWHFBUODDF-FCXRPNKRSA-N

Application


  • Hybrid Ethylcellulose Polymeric Films: Ag(I)-Based Components and Curcumin as Reinforcing Ingredients for Enhanced Food Packaging Properties: This research discusses the development of hybrid ethylcellulose films integrating curcumin to improve food packaging, emphasizing the analytical chemistry aspects like ingredient compatibility and performance evaluation (Crispini A et al., 2024).

  • Intelligent double-layer film based on gellan gum/modified anthocyanin/curcumin/sodium alginate/zinc oxide for monitoring shrimp freshness: This article describes the creation of an intelligent film incorporating curcumin for real-time monitoring of shrimp freshness, showcasing a practical application of curcumin in food safety and shelf-life extension (Li C et al., 2024).

  • Cyclodextrin-grafted redox-responsive hydrogel mediated by disulfide bridges for regulated drug delivery: This study examines a curcumin-incorporated cyclodextrin hydrogel, highlighting the use of curcumin in developing advanced drug delivery systems with potential applications in targeted therapy (Xu X et al., 2024).

Biochem/physiol Actions

A natural phenolic compound responsible for the yellow color of turmeric. Potent anti-tumor agent that acts against highly diverse tumor-specific pathways. Anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant. Induces apoptosis in cancer cells and inhibits phorbol ester-induced protein kinase C (PKC) activity. Reported to inhibit production of inflammatory cytokines by peripheral blood monocytes and alveolar macrophages. Potent inhibitor of EGFR tyrosine kinase and IκB kinase. Inhibits inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase (COX-2) and 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX).
A natural phenolic compound. Potent anti-tumor agent having anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. Curcumin has been cited as a potential chemopreventive agent, in addition to its chemotherapeutic activity. Induces apoptosis in cancer cells and inhibits phorbol ester-induced protein kinase C (PKC) activity. Reported to inhibit production of inflammatory cytokines by peripheral blood monocytes and alveolar macrophages. Potent inhibitor of EGFR tyrosine kinase and IκB kinase. Inhibits inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cycloxygenase and lipoxygenase. Easily penetrates into the cytoplasm of cells, accumulating in membranous structures such as plasma membrane, endoplasmic reticulum and nuclear envelope.


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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable



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Issac Abraham Sybiya Vasantha Packiavathy et al.
Food chemistry, 148, 453-460 (2013-11-23)
Urinary tract infection is caused primarily by the quorum sensing (QS)-dependent biofilm forming ability of uropathogens. In the present investigation, an anti-quorum sensing (anti-QS) agent curcumin from Curcuma longa (turmeric) was shown to inhibit the biofilm formation of uropathogens, such
Marie-Hélène Teiten et al.
Molecular nutrition & food research, 57(9), 1619-1629 (2013-06-12)
Epigenetic alterations correspond to changes in DNA methylation, covalent modifications of histones, or altered miRNA expression patterns. These three mechanisms are interconnected and appear to be key players in tumor progression and failure of conventional chemotherapy. Dietary components emerged as
Andreas Koeberle et al.
Journal of medicinal chemistry, 57(13), 5638-5648 (2014-06-13)
The anticarcinogenic and anti-inflammatory properties of curcumin have been extensively investigated, identifying prostaglandin E2 synthase (mPGES)-1 and 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO), key enzymes linking inflammation with cancer, as high affinity targets. A comparative structure-activity study revealed three modifications dissecting mPGES-1/5-LO inhibition, namely



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