Product Details
Category
Antioxidant Cosmetic Chemicals
Molecular Formula
C21H20O6
Synonyms
(E,E)-1,7-bis(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione, Diferuloylmethane, Diferulylmethane, Natural Yellow 3
Solubility
Ethanol: 10 mg/mL
Boiling Point
418.73°C (rough estimate)
Product Description
Curcumin is a yellow-colored polyphenol obtained from the rhizome of Curcuma longa L. It constitutes an important part of various diets and herbal medicines, especially in the Asian continent for its various salubrious effects on human health.
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
368.38
Flash Point
208.9±23.6 °C
Refractive Index
1.4155-1.4175
InChI Key
VFLDPWHFBUODDF-FCXRPNKRSA-N
SMILES
COc1cc(\C=C\C(=O)CC(=O)\C=C\c2ccc(O)c(OC)c2)ccc1O
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/h3-12,24-25H,13H2,1-2H3/b7-3+,8-4+
Stability
Stable, but may be light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Water Solubility
Slightly soluble (hot)
Color
Light yellow to Brown