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: 140
- Hydrocarbons: 1726
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 96
    - Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 295
      - Diarylheptanoids: 483
        Curcumin: 11074
      - Benzene Derivatives: 17
        Phenols: 702
        Catechols: 122
        Curcumin: 11074
  - Acyclic Hydrocarbons
    - Alkanes: 246
      - Heptanes: 70
        Diarylheptanoids: 483
        Curcumin: 11074

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