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Bisdesmethoxycurcumin

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

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

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C19H16O4
CAS Number:
33171-05-0
Molecular Weight:
308.33
MDL number:
MFCD03419284
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

curcumin

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

Oc1ccc(cc1)\C=C\C(=O)CC(=O)\C=C\c2ccc(cc2)O

InChI

1S/C19H16O4/c20-16-7-1-14(2-8-16)5-11-18(22)13-19(23)12-6-15-3-9-17(21)10-4-15/h1-12,20-21H,13H2/b11-5+,12-6+

InChI key

PREBVFJICNPEKM-YDWXAUTNSA-N

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Bisdesmethoxycurcumin USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Curcuminoids
  • Curcuminoids Capsules
  • Curcuminoids Tablets
  • Powdered Turmeric
  • Powdered Turmeric Extract
  • Turmeric

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

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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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Ying-Bo Li et al.
Pharmacological reports : PR, 65(3), 700-709 (2013-08-21)
Bisdemethoxycurcumin (BDMC) is a natural derivative of curcumin present in the phenolic components extracted from the dried rhizome of Curcuma longa L. BDMC demonstrated potential chemotherapeutic activities but the underlying mechanisms have not been fully clarified. In the present study
J R Cashman et al.
Neuro-degenerative diseases, 10(1-4), 274-276 (2011-12-14)
Neurodegenerative diseases are associated with accumulation of modified proteins or peptides including amyloid-β (Aβ) in Alzheimer's disease (AD), and misfolded superoxide dismutase-1 (SOD-1) in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Clearance of Aβ or SOD-1 by the innate immune system may be
Y-L Liu et al.
Current cancer drug targets, 11(9), 1098-1110 (2011-09-22)
Hypermethylation of the Wnt inhibitory factor-1 (WIF-1) promoter has been implicated in the overactivation of the Wnt pathway in human lung cancer. Curcuminoids exert anti-cancer effects and have been reported to act as hypomethylating agents. Previously, we have investigated and
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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
1075305-30MG04061838675248