Turmerone, ar-(+/-)-

Name: Turmerone, ar-(+/-)-
CAS#: 38142-58-4
Chemical Formula: C15H20O
Exact Mass: 216.1514
Molecular Weight: 216.324
Elemental Analysis: C, 83.28; H, 9.32; O, 7.40

Description: (+)-ar-Turmerone is an aromatic compound from the rhizomes of C. longa, a perennial plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, commonly used in traditional Asian medicines. It is also a major constituent of essential oil of turmeric, which is known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-nociceptive properties. Two structurally and physiologically distinct forms of turmerone have been isolated from C. longa, (+)-ar-Turmerone and α-turmerone.1 (+)-ar-Turmerone stimulates the proliferation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells and increases the production of TNF-α, IL-2, and IFN-γ. It also promotes the maturation of dendritic cells and induces the proliferation of neural stem cells both in vitro and in vivo.

IUPAC/Chemical Name: 2-methyl-6-(p-tolyl)hept-2-en-4-one

InChi Key: NAAJVHHFAXWBOK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi Code: InChI=1S/C15H20O/c1-11(2)9-15(16)10-13(4)14-7-5-12(3)6-8-14/h5-9,13H,10H2,1-4H3

SMILES Code: CC(c1ccc(C)cc1)CC(/C=C(C)\C)=O

Appearance: Solid powder