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Usage

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Applications:
Curcumin is utilized as a therapeutic agent for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, making it a candidate for the treatment of various inflammatory and oxidative stress-related conditions.
Used in Nutraceutical Applications:
Curcumin is employed as a dietary supplement due to its potential health benefits, which include support for joint health, brain function, and general well-being.
Used in Food Industry:
In the food industry, curcumin is used as a natural colorant for its bright yellow color, adding visual appeal to various food products.
Used in Cosmetic Applications:
Curcumin is incorporated into cosmetic products for its potential skin health benefits, such as anti-aging and anti-inflammatory effects.
Used in Research:
Curcumin is extensively used in scientific research to explore its potential in treating a variety of conditions, including arthritis, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases, as well as to understand its mechanisms of action within the human body.

InChI:InChI=1/C17H14O3/c18-15-7-1-13(2-8-15)5-11-17(20)12-6-14-3-9-16(19)10-4-14/h1-12,18-19H/b11-5+,12-6+

Upstream product

• 123-08-0 4-hydroxy-benzaldehyde 
• 67-64-1 acetone 
• 123-54-6 acetylacetone 
• 74189-56-3 4-(tetrahydropyran-2-yloxy)benzaldehyde 
• 498-02-2 1-(3-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)ethanone 
• 104-88-1 4-chlorobenzaldehyde 
• 946161-20-2 (1E,4E)-1,5-bis[4-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yloxy)phenyl]penta-1,4-dien-3-one 

Downstream Products

• 1214989-62-4 1,3-bis[4-(8-hydroxyoctyloxy)benzylidene]acetone 
• 1214989-60-2 1,3-bis[4-(4-hydroxybutyloxy)benzylidene]acetone 
• 1214989-63-5 1,3-bis[4-(10-hydroxydecyloxy)benzylidene]acetone 
• 1214989-61-3 1,3-bis[4-(6-hydroxyhexyloxy)benzylidene]acetone 
• 10365-62-5 4,4'-pentanediyl-di-phenol 
• 94824-00-7 1.5-Di-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-hydroxypentane 
• 918339-99-8 1,3-bis[4-(2-hydroxyethyloxy)benzylidene]acetone 
• 123203-31-6 (1E,4E)-1,5-bis[4-(allyloxy)phenyl]penta-1,4-dien-3-one 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Mesophase behavior and DFT conformational analysis of new symmetrical diester chalcone liquid crystals

Synthesis, geometrical structures, conformational analysis, mesomorphic and optical characterizations of new angular chalcone liquid crystals, 4-(1,5-(3-oxopenta-1,4-dienyl))diphenyl bis-4-alkoxybenzoates, were investigated. These compounds contain chalcone core and diester phenyl rings attached to symmetrical terminal alkoxy chains with different number (n) of carbons from 6 to 16. Mesomorphic and optical properties were studied for the prepared homologues by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and polarized optical microscopy (POM). Elemental analyses, FT-IR, 1H, and 13C NMR spectroscopy were used for molecular structure confirmation. Density functional theory (DFT) theoretical calculations were estimated to confirm the experimental data and to deduce the most stable confirmal of prepared compounds. The results indicate that the stability of the conformers and the type of the mesophase are dependent on the length of the terminal alkoxy chains. Thermal parameters, dipole moments and polarizability of all estimated conformers were discussed. The relationships between the values of these parameters and the conformer type as well as the mesophase stability were illustrated.

Method for efficiently synthesizing 1, 5-bis (4-hydroxyphenyl)-1, 4-pentadiene-3-ketone

The invention discloses a method for efficiently synthesizing 1, 5-di (4hydroxyphenyl)-1, 4-pentadiene-3-ketone, and belongs to the field of organic chemical synthesis. According to the method, a ClaisenSchmidt reaction is carried out, p-hydroxybenzaldehyde and acetone are taken as reactants, boron trifluoride diethyl ether is taken as a catalyst, acetone and part of the catalyst are simultaneously and gradually added into p-hydroxybenzaldehyde separately, a drying agent is added into a reaction system, so that side reactions are effectively inhibited, and the reaction is optimized to obtain the product. After the reaction is finished, the product solution is dropwise added into deionized water, precipitates are collected, and the precipitates are dried. The method is simple in process andeasy to implement, can realize high-selectivity (purity is greater than or equal to 98%) and high-yield (greater than or equal to 95%) synthesis of 1, 5-di (4hydroxy phenyl)-1, 4-pentadiene-3-ketone,solves the problems of single-ended substitution and low yield all the time, and has important practical application value.

Supramolecular polymeric aggregation behavior and its impact on catalytic properties of imidazolium based hydrophilic ionic liquids

Ionic Liquids (ILs) self-assemble to form supramolecular polymeric clusters/aggregates. The aggregation behavior of ILs influences its activity in the organic synthesis. However, the precise role of ILs in organic reactions is still unknown. It is, therefore, important to comprehend the supramolecular polymeric aggregation behavior of ILs. We are exploring the supramolecular polymeric aggregation behavior of ILs using Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry (ESI-MS). We have synthesized four hydrophilic ILs (1–4) and investigated their aggregation behavior and its impact on catalytic activity in Carbon-Carbon bond formation (Knoevenagel and Claisen-Schmidt condensation). Here, we show that the aggregation behavior of ILs depends on the type and nature of cation and anion. ESI-MS (?ve) spectra reveals two different type of aggregation i.e. [CnAn+1]? & [A2 + H+]?. We have found that catalytic activity increases with increased [CnAn+1]? supramolecular aggregation. Consequently, highest yield of products obtained in ILs which show decreased anion-anion aggregation [A2 + H+]? abundance in ESI-MS. We anticipate our results to be a starting point for the establishment of desired ILs for organic synthesis.

Electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry of monoketone curcuminoids

Rationale: Although monoketone curcuminoids (MKCs) have been largely investigated due to their biological activities, data on the gas-phase fragmentation reactions of protonated MKCs under collision-induced dissociation (CID) conditions are still scarce. Here, we combined electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (ESI-MS/MS) data, multiple-stage mass spectrometry (MSn), deuterium exchange experiments, accurate-mass data, and thermochemical data estimated by computational chemistry to elucidate and to rationalize the fragmentation pathways of eleven synthetic MKCs. Methods: The MKCs were synthesized by Claisen-Schmidt condensation under basic (1–9) or acidic (10–11) conditions. ESI-CID-MS/MS analyses and deuterium-exchange experiments were carried out on a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer. MSn analyses on an ion trap mass spectrometer helped to elucidate the fragmentation pathways. Accurate-mass data and thermochemical data, obtained at the B3LYP/6–31+G(d,p) level of theory, were used to support the ion structures. Results: The most intense product ions were the benzyl ions ([C7H2R1R2R3R4R5]+) and the acylium ions ([M + H ? C8H3R1R2R3R4R5]+), which originated directly from the precursor ion as a result of two competitive hydrogen rearrangements. Product ions [M + H – H2O]+ and [M + H ? C6HR1R2R3R4R5]+, which are formed after Nazarov cyclization, were also common to all the analyzed compounds. In addition, ?Br and ?Cl eliminations were diagnostic for the presence of these halogen atoms at the aromatic ring, whereas ?CH3 eliminations were useful to identify the methyl and methoxy groups attached to this same ring. Nazarov cyclization in the gas phase occurred for all the investigated MKCs and did not depend on the presence of the hydroxyl group at the aromatic ring. However, the presence and the position of a hydroxyl group at the aromatic rings played a key role in the Nazarov cyclization mechanism. Conclusions: Our results reinforce some aspects of the fragmentation pathways previously published for 1,5-bis-(2-methoxyphenyl)-1,4-pentadien-3-one and 1,5-bis-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-1,4-pentadien-3-one. The alternative fragmentation mechanism proposed herein can explain the fragmentation of a wider diversity of monoketone curcuminoids.

BENZOXAZINES WITH PHOTO-CURABLE LINKAGES, THERMOSETS THEREOF, AND PREPARATION OF THE SAME

The subject invention provides benzoxazines with photo-curable linkages, thermosets thereof, and preparation methods of the same. The compounds of the subject invention can be used in manufacture of many kinds of cross-linking polymer material, and the obtained material is improved in terms of many properties, especially high thermal properties. Moreover, the preparation method of the subject invention can precisely synthesize the targeted products by simply steps.

Synthesis and anti-tumor activity of EF24 analogues as IKKβ inhibitors

EF24 is an IKKβ inhibitor (IC50: 72 μM) containing various anti-tumor activities. In this study, a series of EF24 analogs targeting IKKβ were designed and synthesized. Several IKKβ inhibitors with better activities than EF24 were screened out and B3 showed best IKKβ inhibitory (IC50: 6.6 μM). Molecular docking and dynamic simulation experiments further confirmed this inhibitory effect. B3 obviously suppressed the viability of Hela229, A549, SGC-7901 and MGC-803 cells. Then, in SGC-7901 and MGC-803 cells, B3 blocked the NF-κB signal pathway by inhibiting IKKβ phosphorylation, and followed arrested the cell cycle at G2/M phase by suppressing the Cyclin B1 and Cdc2 p34 expression, induced the cell apoptosis by down-regulating Bcl-2 protein and up-regulating cleaved-caspase3. Moreover, B3 significantly reduced tumor growth and suppressed the IKKβ-NF-κB signal pathway in SGC-7901 xenograft model. In total, this study present a potential IKKβ inhibitor as anti-tumor precursor.

Design, in silico and in?vitro evaluation of curcumin analogues against Plasmodium falciparum

The polyphenolic compound curcumin has been reported for its antimalarial properties in various scientific studies. Plasmodium falciparum ATP6, the parasite orthologue of mammalian sarcoplasmic Ca2+ ATPase (SERCA) has been identified as a key molecular target of both artemisinin and curcumin. The work was thereby undertaken to study the anti-malarial properties of two different series of curcumin analogues based on their docking interactions with PfATP6 and correlating the results with their anti-malarial activity. The compounds were designed retaining similar functional groups as that of the parent curcumin nucleus while incorporating changes in the carbon chain length, unsaturated groups and the number of ketone groups. The compounds (1E, 4E)-1,5-bis(4-methylphenyl)penta-1,4-dien-3-one (CD-9), (1E, 4E)-1,5-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)penta-1,4-dien-3-one (CD-8) and (E)-1,3-bis(4-hydroxylphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one (CD-1) showed IC50 values of 1.642?μM, 1.764?μM and 2.59?μM in 3D7 strain and 3.039?μM, 7.40?μM and 11.3?μM in RKL-2 strain respectively. Detailed structure-activity relationship studies of the compounds showed that CD-9 and CD-8 had a common hydrophobic interaction with the residue Leu268 of the PfATP6 protein and has been postulated through our study to be the reason for their antimalarial activity as seen after corroborating the results with the in?vitro study. The study provided valuable insight about the ligand-protein interaction of the various functional groups of curcumin and its analogues against the PfATP6 protein and their importance in imparting antimalarial action.

Synthesis and synergistic antifungal effects of monoketone derivatives of curcumin against fluconazole-resistant Candida spp.

Twenty-three monoketone derivatives of curcumin were synthesized to investigate the synergy with fluconazole against fluconazole-resistant Candida spp. The minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC80) and the fractional inhibitory concentration index (FICI) of the antifungal synergist fluconazole were measured against fluconazole-resistant C. albicans, C. tropicalis and C. krusei in vitro. Most of these compounds showed good synergistic activities against C. tropicalis. Among them, compound 9 exhibited significant synergistic activities against Candida spp. SARs were also discussed. In particular, a cell growth test exhibited that a combination of 1 μg ml-1 fluconazole and 64 μg ml-1 or 128 μg ml-1 compound 9 showed the most potent fungicidal effect against C. tropicalis. The synergistic effect may be associated with the changes of the intracellular ATP content and cell membrane permeability. Our results provided a basis for future evaluation and development of these compounds as leads for therapeutics for fluconazole-resistant candidiasis.

TRPV-1 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST COMPOUND DERIVED FROM 1,3,4-THIADIAZOLE ALKYLAMIDES AND CHALCONES

This technology encompasses compounds derived from 1, 3, 4-thiadiazole alkylamides and chalcone, which inhibit the activation of the TRPV-1 receptor using capsaicin and temperature. Also disclosed is the use of these compounds in the treatment of diseases with TRPV-1 overexpression, such as chronic pain.

Functionalized curcumin analogs as potent modulators of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway

Osteosarcoma is a primary bone malignancy with aggressive metastatic potential and poor prognosis rates. In our earlier work we have investigated the therapeutic potential of curcumin as an anti-invasive agent in osteosarcoma by its ability to regulate the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. However, the clinical use of curcumin is limited owing to its low potency and poor pharmacokinetic profile. In this study, an attempt was made to achieve more potent Wnt inhibitory activity in osteosarcoma cells by carrying out synthetic chemical modifications of curcumin. We synthesized a total of five series consisting of 43 curcumin analogs and screened in HEK293T cells for inhibition of β-catenin transcriptional activity. Six promising analogs, which were 6.5- to 60-fold more potent than curcumin in inhibiting Wnt activity, were further assessed for their anti-invasive activity and Wnt inhibitory mechanisms. Western blot analysis showed disruption of β-catenin protein nuclear translocation following treatment with analogs 2f, 3c and 4f. Using transwell assays, we also found that these compounds were more potent than 1a (curcumin) in impeding the invasion of osteosarcoma cells, possibly through suppressing MMP-9 activity. Structure-activity-relationship studies revealed that Wnt inhibitory effects could be enhanced by shortening and restraining the flexibility of the 7-carbon linker moiety connecting the terminal aromatic rings of curcumin and substituting both rings with appropriate substituents. Our results demonstrate that the synthesized curcumin analogs are more potent Wnt inhibitors in osteosarcoma cell lines as compared to parental curcumin and are good lead compounds for further development. Future in vivo tests with these compounds will define their therapeutic potentials as promising drug candidates for clinical treatment of osteosarcoma.