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Octahydrocurcumin

Cat No.:V30757 Purity: ≥98%
Octahydrocurcumin is a hydrogenated analogue of curcumin and a metabolite of curcumin.
Octahydrocurcumin
Octahydrocurcumin Chemical Structure CAS No.: 36062-07-4
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Product Description
Octahydrocurcumin is a hydrogenated analogue of curcumin and a metabolite of curcumin.
Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
Targets
- Free radicals (DPPH, ABTS, superoxide anion): Octahydrocurcumin scavenges DPPH radical (IC₅₀ = 8.5 ± 0.3 μM), ABTS radical (IC₅₀ = 6.2 ± 0.2 μM), and inhibits superoxide anion generation (IC₅₀ = 22.4 ± 1.5 μM) [3]
- Lipid peroxidation: Octahydrocurcumin inhibits Fe²⁺-induced lipid peroxidation in rat liver microsomes (IC₅₀ = 12.3 ± 0.8 μM) [3]
- NF-κB signaling pathway (p65 subunit): Octahydrocurcumin inhibits LPS-induced NF-κB p65 nuclear translocation in RAW264.7 cells (inhibits translocation, not direct binding) [2]
- Inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6): Octahydrocurcumin inhibits LPS-induced TNF-α release (IC₅₀ = 15.2 ± 1.1 μM) and IL-6 release (IC₅₀ = 18.7 ± 1.3 μM) from RAW264.7 cells [2]
ln Vitro
1. Antioxidant activity:
- DPPH radical scavenging: Octahydrocurcumin (2-20 μM) scavenged DPPH radicals in a dose-dependent manner; IC₅₀ = 8.5 ± 0.3 μM (weaker than curcumin, IC₅₀ = 2.8 ± 0.1 μM) [3]
- ABTS radical scavenging: At 10 μM, Octahydrocurcumin showed 72% ABTS radical scavenging rate; IC₅₀ = 6.2 ± 0.2 μM (curcumin IC₅₀ = 1.9 ± 0.1 μM) [3]
- Superoxide anion inhibition: Octahydrocurcumin (10-50 μM) inhibited xanthine-xanthine oxidase-induced superoxide anion generation; 50 μM showed 68% inhibition rate, IC₅₀ = 22.4 ± 1.5 μM [3]
- Lipid peroxidation inhibition: In rat liver microsomes, Octahydrocurcumin (5-30 μM) reduced Fe²⁺-induced malondialdehyde (MDA) production (MDA is a lipid peroxidation marker); IC₅₀ = 12.3 ± 0.8 μM [3]
2. Anti-inflammatory activity:
- Inflammatory cytokine inhibition: RAW264.7 cells (murine macrophages) treated with Octahydrocurcumin (5-40 μM) + LPS (1 μg/ml) for 24 h; 20 μM Octahydrocurcumin reduced TNF-α release by 58% and IL-6 release by 52% (vs. LPS alone) [2]
- NF-κB nuclear translocation inhibition: Western blot showed 20 μM Octahydrocurcumin reduced LPS-induced nuclear NF-κB p65 levels to 35% of LPS alone group; cytoplasmic p65 levels increased by 2.1-fold, confirming inhibited translocation [2]
- No cytotoxicity: Octahydrocurcumin (up to 40 μM) showed no cytotoxicity to RAW264.7 cells (viability > 90%, MTT assay) [2]
Enzyme Assay
1. Antioxidant activity assays:
- DPPH radical scavenging assay:
- Reaction mixture (1 ml) contained 50 μM DPPH ethanol solution and Octahydrocurcumin (2-20 μM, dissolved in ethanol) [3]
- Incubated at room temperature in the dark for 30 minutes; absorbance measured at 517 nm [3]
- Scavenging rate (%) = [(A₀ - A₁)/A₀] × 100 (A₀ = control absorbance, A₁ = sample absorbance); IC₅₀ calculated via dose-response curve [3]
- ABTS radical scavenging assay:
- ABTS radical cation was generated by reacting 7 mM ABTS with 2.45 mM potassium persulfate (incubated 16 h at room temperature) [3]
- Diluted ABTS solution (absorbance 0.7 ± 0.05 at 734 nm) mixed with Octahydrocurcumin (2-20 μM); incubated 10 minutes [3]
- Absorbance measured at 734 nm; scavenging rate and IC₅₀ calculated as above [3]
- Lipid peroxidation inhibition assay:
- Rat liver microsomes (0.5 mg protein/ml) mixed with 50 μM FeSO₄, 0.1 mM ascorbic acid, and Octahydrocurcumin (5-30 μM) in 50 mM Tris-HCl buffer (pH 7.4) [3]
- Incubated at 37°C for 1 h; reaction terminated by adding 10% trichloroacetic acid (TCA) [3]
- MDA concentration measured by thiobarbituric acid (TBA) reaction (absorbance 532 nm); inhibition rate = [(MDA₀ - MDA₁)/MDA₀] × 100 [3]
2. NF-κB transcriptional activity assay:
- RAW264.7 cells were co-transfected with NF-κB luciferase reporter plasmid and Renilla luciferase plasmid (internal control) [2]
- Transfected cells pre-treated with Octahydrocurcumin (5-40 μM) for 1 h, then stimulated with LPS (1 μg/ml) for 6 h [2]
- Cells lysed; luciferase activity measured using dual-luciferase assay kit; NF-κB activity = firefly luciferase/Renilla luciferase ratio [2]
- Result: 20 μM Octahydrocurcumin inhibited LPS-induced NF-κB activity by 62% (vs. LPS alone) [2]
Cell Assay
1. RAW264.7 macrophage inflammatory response assay:
- Cell culture: RAW264.7 cells were cultured in DMEM medium with 10% FBS, 100 U/ml penicillin, 100 μg/ml streptomycin (37°C, 5% CO₂) [2]
- Treatment protocol: Cells (1×10⁶ cells/ml, 24-well plate) were pre-treated with Octahydrocurcumin (5-40 μM) for 1 h, then stimulated with LPS (1 μg/ml) for 24 h [2]
- Inflammatory cytokine detection: Culture supernatant collected; TNF-α/IL-6 levels measured by sandwich ELISA (detection wavelength 450 nm); concentrations calculated via standard curves [2]
- NF-κB p65 subcellular localization (Western blot):
- Cytoplasmic and nuclear fractions extracted from treated cells using nuclear extraction kit [2]
- 30 μg protein per fraction separated by SDS-PAGE, transferred to PVDF membrane, blocked with 5% non-fat milk (1 h) [2]
- Membranes probed with anti-NF-κB p65 antibody (cytoplasmic/nuclear marker: α-tubulin/Lamin B1) at 4°C overnight, then secondary antibody (1 h, RT) [2]
- Bands visualized with ECL; intensity quantified via densitometry [2]
2. Cell viability assay (文献[2]、[3]):
- MTT assay for RAW264.7 cells: Cells (5×10³ cells/well, 96-well plate) treated with Octahydrocurcumin (5-40 μM) for 24 h; MTT (5 mg/ml, 20 μl/well) added for 4 h; formazan dissolved in DMSO; absorbance at 570 nm [2]
References

[1]. Different curcuminoids inhibit T-lymphocyte proliferation independently of their radical scavenging activities. Pharm Res. 2008 Aug;25(8):1822-7.

[2]. Curcumin and its major metabolites inhibit the inflammatory response induced by lipopolysaccharide: Translocation of nuclear factor-κB as potential target. Mol Med Rep. 2015 Apr;11(4):3087-93.

[3]. Comparative antioxidant activities of curcumin and its demethoxy and hydrogenated derivatives. Biol Pharm Bull. 2007 Jan;30(1):74-8.

Additional Infomation
According to reports, turmeric contains octahydrocurcumin, and there is relevant data available.
1. Chemical background:
- Octahydrocurcumin is a hydrogenated derivative of curcumin (the main active ingredient of curcumin); its structure differs from curcumin in that the conjugated double bond in the central heptadenone chain is completely saturated, thereby improving its chemical stability and water solubility[2][3]
- It is the main in vivo metabolite of curcumin, formed by the reduction of curcumin double bonds by liver enzymes (such as aldehyde reductase)[2]
2. Mechanism of action:
- Antioxidant mechanism: Octahydrocurcumin scavenge free radicals (DPPH, ABTS, superoxide anion) through its phenolic hydroxyl group (electron donor), and inhibit lipid peroxidation by chelating Fe²⁺ (a pro-oxidation metal ion)[3]
- Anti-inflammatory mechanism: Octahydrocurcumin inhibits LPS-induced inflammation by inhibiting NF-κB activation - blocking the nuclear translocation of the p65 subunit, thereby reducing the inflammatory response. Transcription of pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6)[2]
3. Comparison of activities:
- Antioxidant activity: octahydrocurcumin has weaker free radical scavenging activity than curcumin (e.g., DPPH IC₅₀ 8.5 μM vs. curcumin 2.8 μM), but stronger lipid peroxidation inhibitory activity (curcumin IC₅₀ 18.5 μM vs. octahydrocurcumin 12.3 μM)[3]
- Anti-inflammatory activity: octahydrocurcumin has about 80% of the anti-inflammatory potency of curcumin (e.g., TNF-α IC₅₀ 15.2 μM vs. curcumin 12.8 μM), but better stability in biological systems[2]
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C21H28O6
Molecular Weight
376.4434
Exact Mass
376.188
CAS #
36062-07-4
PubChem CID
11068834
Appearance
Light yellow to yellow ointment
Density
1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point
623.5±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point
330.9±31.5 °C
Vapour Pressure
0.0±1.9 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction
1.592
LogP
1.73
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
4
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
6
Rotatable Bond Count
10
Heavy Atom Count
27
Complexity
370
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
SMILES
O([H])C([H])(C([H])([H])C([H])([H])C1C([H])=C([H])C(=C(C=1[H])OC([H])([H])[H])O[H])C([H])([H])C([H])(C([H])([H])C([H])([H])C1C([H])=C([H])C(=C(C=1[H])OC([H])([H])[H])O[H])O[H]
InChi Key
OELMAFBLFOKZJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C21H28O6/c1-26-20-11-14(5-9-18(20)24)3-7-16(22)13-17(23)8-4-15-6-10-19(25)21(12-15)27-2/h5-6,9-12,16-17,22-25H,3-4,7-8,13H2,1-2H3
Chemical Name
1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)heptane-3,5-diol
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Shipping Condition
Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
DMSO : ~100 mg/mL (~265.65 mM)
Ethanol : ~10 mg/mL (~26.56 mM)
Solubility (In Vivo)
Solubility in Formulation 1: ≥ 3.75 mg/mL (9.96 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 40% PEG300 + 5% Tween80 + 45% Saline (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 37.5 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 400 μL PEG300 and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 to the above solution and mix evenly; then add 450 μL normal saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.
Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH₂ O to obtain a clear solution.

Solubility in Formulation 2: ≥ 3.75 mg/mL (9.96 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline) (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 37.5 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of 20% SBE-β-CD physiological saline solution and mix evenly.
Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C,1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution.

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Solubility in Formulation 3: ≥ 3.75 mg/mL (9.96 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% Corn Oil (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 37.5 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of corn oil and mix evenly.


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Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.6565 mL 13.2823 mL 26.5647 mL
5 mM 0.5313 mL 2.6565 mL 5.3129 mL
10 mM 0.2656 mL 1.3282 mL 2.6565 mL

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