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New polymorphs of curcumin

Palash Sanphui, N. Rajesh Goud, U. B. Rao Khandavilli, Sreenu Bhanoth, Ashwini Nangia

Chemical Communications · 2011 · 281 citations · 21 references

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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.

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