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curcumin; curcumin i; curcurmin; curcumine; diferuloylmethane; (e,e)-1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione; 1,7-bis-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione

Name(s) curcumin; curcumin i; curcurmin; curcumine; diferuloylmethane; (e,e)-1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione; 1,7-bis-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione
Scientific name(s) diferuloylmethane; 1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione; natural yellow 3; turmeric yellow; turmeric; indian saffron; curcuma
Formula C21H20O6
Molecular mass 368.385
IUPAC name (1e,6e)-1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione; 1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione
INCHI 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+
SMILE COC1=CC(\C=C\C(=O)CC(=O)\C=C\C2=CC(OC)=C(O)C=C2)=CC=C1O
CAS ID 485-37-7; 458-37-7; 91884-86-5
PubChem ID 969516
DrugBank ID Not available
CHEBI ID Not available
Description Isolated from Curcuma zedoaria (zedoary) and other Curcuma subspecies flavouring ingredient. Natural colouring matter used extensively in Indian curries etc. Nutriceutical with anticancer and antiinflammatory props. Curcumin is found in many foods, some of which are asian pear, leek, chayote, and coconut.