The present invention relates to improved methods for achieving the synthesis of 1,7-diaryl-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-diones, and in particular curcumin and its analogues. The invention provides a process for synthesizing such compounds in substantial yield and purity using environmentally benign processes and materials. The invention also relates to the use of such synthesized products in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease and other diseases.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS
This application claims priority to U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 60/821,011, filed on Aug. 1, 2006, which application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
