Four curcumin derivatives were synthesized from curucmin and maleic anhydride by esterification, isomerization, chlorination and esterification. The yields of curcumin derivatives c1-c4 were 80.5%, 83.7%, 81.2% and 85.4%, respectively. Their structures were confirmed by IR, 1H NMR and 13C NMR. The antioxidative and antibacterial activities of target compounds c1-c4 were evaluated. The IC50 values for scavenging of DPPH· were 164.14±0.82, 166. 98±0.66, 171.97±0.99 and 175.10±2.34 mg/L, respectively. Their antioxidative activity was lower th...