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The Chemistry of Curcumin: The Health-Promoting Ingredient in Tumeric

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Science and Technology, Social Sciences
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National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science
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Case Study Teaching in Science
Grade Level:
Secondary, Post-secondary
Grade Sub-Level:
High School, Community College - Lower Division, College - Upper Division
Abstract:

This case study was developed to engage students by making connections between core concepts in organic chemistry and the health-promoting chemical, curcumin, found in turmeric. The case is in the form of a dialogue between a couple about the surprising color change observed in their turmeric-containing soup when baking soda is added. Concepts taught by the case include keto-enol tautomerization, resonance theory, chelation, and pH dependant hydrolysis and ionization. Developed for a first-semester organic chemistry course, the case could be adapted for use in undergraduate biochemistry and food science courses.

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National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science, University at Buffalo

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