Curcumin

natural-product

(1E,6E)-1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione

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About

The yellow pigment in turmeric. Has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The conjugated system gives it the bright yellow color.

Molecular Properties

Formula
C21H20O6
Molecular Weight
368.38 g/mol
SMILES
COc1cc(/C=C/C(=O)CC(=O)/C=C/c2ccc(O)c(OC)c2)ccc1O