Issue 17, 2011

New polymorphs of curcumin

Abstract

Two new crystalline polymorphs and an amorphous phase of the active curcuminoid ingredient in turmeric are reported. Curcumin polymorph 2 has higher dissolution rate and better solubility than the known polymorph 1.

Graphical abstract: New polymorphs of curcumin

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
12 Jän 2011
Accepted
18 Feb 2011
First published
23 Mär 2011

Chem. Commun., 2011,47, 5013-5015

New polymorphs of curcumin

P. Sanphui, N. R. Goud, U. B. R. Khandavilli, S. Bhanoth and A. Nangia, Chem. Commun., 2011, 47, 5013 DOI: 10.1039/C1CC10204D

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