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Synonym(s):
Curcumin, 1,7-Bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione, Turmeric yellow, Diferuloylmethane
Linear Formula:
[4-(OH)-3-(CH3O)C6H3CH=CHCO]2CH2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
368.38
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352115
EC Index Number:
207-280-5
NACRES:
NA.22
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Quality Level
form
powder
potency
>5000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
mp
170-175 °C
storage temp.
2-30°C
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/h3-13,22,24-25H,1-2H3/b7-3+,8-4+,16-13-
InChI key
ZIUSSTSXXLLKKK-KOBPDPAPSA-N
Application
- Enhancing Growth Performance in Livestock: A study demonstrated the use of a Curcumin/Silymarin/Yeast-based mycotoxin detoxifier to improve redox status and growth performance in weaned piglets, indicating curcumin′s potential application in animal health and nutrition (Papatsiros et al., 2024).
- Drug Delivery in Biomedical Applications: Evaluation of a pH-responsive dextran-based silver nanocomposite hydrogel indicated significant potential in drug release efficiency and antibacterial property, offering a promising method for curcumin delivery in therapeutic settings (Luanda et al., 2024).
- Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidative Nanoparticles: A study developed Reactive Oxygen Species-responsive dual anti-inflammatory and antioxidative nanoparticles, suggesting applications for anterior uveitis treatment and showcasing curcumin′s pharmacological properties (Zhang et al., 2024).
- Smartphone-based Detection of Food Freshness: A development in amine response smartphone-based portable and intelligent polyvinyl alcohol films provided real-time detection of shrimp freshness, representing an innovative industrial application of curcumin (Luo et al., 2024).
Analysis Note
Assay (HPLC, area%): ≥ 75.0 % (a/a)
Bisdemethoxycurcumin (HPLC; Area%): ≤ 5.0 % (a/a)
Demethoxycurcumin (HPLC; Area%): ≤ 20.0 % (a/a)
Identity (IR): passes test
Bisdemethoxycurcumin (HPLC; Area%): ≤ 5.0 % (a/a)
Demethoxycurcumin (HPLC; Area%): ≤ 20.0 % (a/a)
Identity (IR): passes test
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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