CAS No. | 458-37-7 |
Formula | C21H20O6 |
Molecular Weight | 368.385 |
EINECS | 207-280-5; 617-027-4 |
CID | 969516 |
Density | 1.279 |
Boiling Point | 591.4 °C at 760 mmHg |
Melting Point | 183 DEG C |
Flash Point | 208.9 °C |
Curcumin is a natural phenolic compound with diverse pharmacologic effects including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiproliferative and antiangiogenic activities. Curcumin is an inhibitor of p300 histone acetylatransferase ((HATs)) and also shows inhibitory effects on NF-κB and MAPKs.
Curcumin (diferuloylmethane) is a bright yellow chemical produced by some plants. It is the principal curcuminoid of turmeric (Curcuma longa), a member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). It is sold as an herbal supplement, cosmetics ingredient, food flavoring and food coloring. As a food additive, its E number is E100.