The chemical Curcumin has a designated molecular formula of C21H20O6 and a molecular weight of 368.385 g/mol. Synonyms may include: C.I. 75300, E 100, 4-08-00-03697 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), C.I. Natural Yellow 3, 1,7-Bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione, 1,9-Bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2,7-nonadiene-4,6-dione, BRN 2306965, CCRIS 3257, CI 75300, CI Natural Yellow 3, Curcuma, Curcumin I (ChemID). Curcumin has been assigned a MeSH pharmacological action of: Antineoplastic, Enzyme Inhibitor.