curcumin
(1E,6E)-1,7-bis[4-hydroxy-3-(methyloxy)phenyl]hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione
Identification
| Name | curcumin |
| IUPAC | (1E,6E)-1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione |
| CAS Number | 458-37-7 |
| EINECS | 207-280-5 |
| FDA UNII | IT942ZTH98 |
| Molecular Formula | C21 H20 O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 368.38560000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00008365 |
| Nikkaji Number | J5.762B |
| Beilstein | 2306965 |
Regulatory
| FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices | GRN 460 |
| JECFA Food Additive | Curcumin |
| GSFA Codex | Curcumin (100(i)) |
| DG SANTE Food Additives | curcumin |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | orange yellow crystalline powder (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 181.00 to 183.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| logP (o/w) | 3.290 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | ['cosmetic data2', 'cosmetic data'] |
| Cosmetic Uses | antioxidants |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 > 2000 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | coloring agents |
| Recommendation for curcumin usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
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