Turmerone

Turmerone

$215.00 - 1 mg

$755.00 - 5 mg

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Code
BIA-T1935
Synonyms
(+)-(S)-ar-turmerone, (+)-Turmerone, (+)-ar-Turmerone, (6S)-2-Methyl-6-(4-methylphenyl)hept-2-en-4-one
CAS #
532-65-0
Molecular Formula
C15H20O
Molecular Weight
216.32
Purity
>95% by HPLC
Long Term Storage
-20°C
Solubility
Soluble in methanol or DMSO

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Application Notes

Turmerone is a non-polar 1,4-dialkylaryl metabolite isolated as a constituent of essential oil from turmeric (Curcuma longa), a plant with a long association with both medicinal and culinary use. Turmerone has been ascribed antimicrobial, insecticidal, larvicidal activities and is reputed to have antivenom properties against snake bite. Turmerone also reported as having antitumor activity, to stimulate neural cell development and to act as an immunostimulant.

References

  • Aromatic turmerone induces neural stem cell proliferation in vitro and in vivo. Hucklenbroich J. et al. Stem Cell Res Ther. 2014, 5, 100.
  • Antivenom and biological effects of ar-turmerone isolated from Curcuma longa (Zingiberaceae). Ferreira L.F. et al. Toxicon. 1992, 30, 1211.
  • Fungicidal activity of ar-​turmerone identified in Curcuma longa rhizome against 6 phytopathogenic fungi. Lee H-S. et al. Ag Chem Biotechnol. 2003, 46, 25. 
  • Antimicrobial properties of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) rhizome-​derived ar-​turmerone and curcumin. Lee H-S. Food Sci Biotechnol. 2006, 15, 559.

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