Compound Monograph

Demethoxycurcumin

One of the three main curcuminoid pigments of turmeric (alongside curcumin); a yellow polyphenol studied for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.

Classification

Demethoxycurcumin is one of the curcuminoids, part of the phenolics class. Antioxidant compounds built around one or more phenol rings — the flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, coumarins, and pigments behind much of a plant's protective chemistry.

Where Does It Come From? (1)

Demethoxycurcumin is one of the curcuminoids, found in Turmeric.