004120
CAS Number
33171-05-0Grade
Highly PurifiedMolecular Formula
C19H16O4Molecular Weight
308.33EU Commodity Code
38220090Shipping Temp
RTStorage Temp
RTBisdemethoxycurcumin
(1E,6E)-1,7-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione; (E,E)-1,7-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione; Bisdemethoxycurcumin; Bisdesmethoxycurcumin; Curcumin III; Didemethoxycurcumin
Bisdemethoxycurcumin is one of the three major forms of curcuminoids found in the rhizomes of turmeric. Bisdemethoxycurcumin displays antioxidant, anti-inflammatory as well as chemotherapeutic activity. Bisdemethoxycurcumin acts as an inhibitor of human pancreatic α-amylase, a target for type-2 diabetes.
Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.
References
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