Curcumin

A yellow-orange dye obtained from tumeric, the powdered root of CURCUMA longa. It is used in the preparation of curcuma paper and the detection of boron. Curcumin appears to possess a spectrum of pharmacological properties, due primarily to its inhibitory effects on metabolic enzymes.

Also Known As:

Phytosome, Curcumin; Yellow, Turmeric; 1,6-Heptadiene-3,5-dione, 1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-, (E,E)-; Curcumin Phytosome; Diferuloylmethane; Mervia; Turmeric Yellow

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Antineoplastic Agents
Coloring Agents
Enzyme Inhibitors

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 97
    - Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 291
      - Diarylheptanoids: 471
        Curcumin: 10678
      - Benzene Derivatives: 17
        Phenols: 677
        Catechols: 121
        Curcumin: 10678
  - Acyclic Hydrocarbons
    - Alkanes: 241
      - Heptanes: 70
        Diarylheptanoids: 471
        Curcumin: 10678

3,5- bis(4- (diethoxymethyl)benzylidene)- 1- methyl- piperidin- 4- one

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results