Curcumin CAS 458-37-7 C. I. Natural Yellow 3 Diferuloylmethane

• CAS No.: 458-37-7
• Formula: C21h20o6
• EINECS: 207-280-5
• Carboxyl No.: Monoacid
• Alkyl No.: Unsaturated Acid
• Appearance: Powder
• Model NO.: SUREST-56
• Colour: Orange
• Shelf Life: 2 Years
• Stock: Available
• Molecular Weight: 368.38
• Color: Orange Powder
• Density: 0.93
• Melting Point: 183 ºC
• Refractive Index: 1.4155-1.4175
• Water Solubility: Slightly Soluble (Hot)
• Transport Package: 25kg or 200 Kg/Barrel
• Specification: 98%min
• Trademark: Surest
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 2932999099
• Production Capacity: 1000 Tons Yearly

Product Description

Curcumin
 

Name	Curcumin
Synonyms	1,7-Bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione; C.I. 75300; C.I. Natural Yellow 3; Diferuloylmethane
Molecular Structure
Molecular Formula	C21H20O6
Molecular Weight	368.38
CAS Registry Number	458-37-7 (91884-86-5)

Properties

Density	0.93
Melting point	183 ºC
Refractive index	1.4155-1.4175
Water solubility	Slightly soluble (hot)

Chemical Property/Description
Curcumin is an orange-yellow crystalline powder, slightly bitter in taste, insoluble in water and ether, soluble in ethanol, glycol, easily soluble in glacial acetic acid and alkali solution, reddish brown when alkaline, yellow when neutral and acidic.



Main Uses:
Curcumin has been widely used in the food industry as a commonly used natural pigment for a long time, mainly used in the dyeing of canned goods, intestinal products, sauce and brine products, and its usage is determined according to the normal production needs. The product form of functional food with curcumin as the main ingredient can be general food, or some non-food forms, such as capsules, pills or tablets. For the general food form, you can consider some yellow vegetarian foods, such as pastries, sweets, drinks and so on.

Curcumin also has antiseptic properties. At present, curcumin is widely used in food industry at home and abroad as seasoning and pigment. Turmeric was used in Europe in the Middle Ages as a substitute for the precious spice saffron. It is also an indispensable part of traditional curry food in India, a common barbecue roll in the Middle East, a common condiment in Persian and Thai dishes, and a common pigment in mustard sauce. Curcumin used for food coloring is mainly divided into four categories: water dispersed turmeric oil, water dispersed purified turmeric, oil soluble purified curcumin and purified turmeric powder.


 

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