Curcumin
Curcumin is the principal curcuminoid of the popular Indian spice turmeric, which is a member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). Curcumin is a natural phenolic antioxidant extracted from the rhizome of turmeric, curcuma, mustard, curry, turmeric and so on. It is a rare pigment with diketone in the plant kingdom. It is a commonly used seasoning and food coloring and is non-toxic. It has the pharmacological effects of making the uterus produce paroxysmal contractions, reducing blood cholesterol, anti-gallbladder, anti-infection, antiviral, antibacterial, antioxidant (stronger than α-tocopherol), anticoagulation, lowering blood lipids and anti-atherosclerosis.
| Supplier | BOC Sciences |
|---|---|
| Product # | NP5248 |
| Pricing | Inquire |
| Cas | 458-37-7 |
| Molecular Weight | 368.38 |
| Molecular Formula | C21H20O6 |
| Canonical SMILES | COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C=CC(=O)CC(=O)C=CC2=CC(=C(C=C2)O)OC)O |