What is Tetrahydrocurcumin?
Tetrahydrocurcumin powder is a metabolite of curcumin produced in vivo. Tetrahydrocurcumin, referred to as THC, is a white powder with a molecular formula of C21H24O6, easily soluble in organic solvents such as methanol, ethanol, and DMSO.
Curcumin is a bright yellow substance isolated and extracted from turmeric in 1842. After continuous research, scientists determined the structure of tetrahydrocurcumin in 1910. Since then, years of research data have also been used. Recently published, it has anti-inflammatory, anti-cardiovascular disease, blood pressure-lowering, and other medical effects, so this ingredient is also widely used in health care products, functional foods, medicine, and other fields.
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CAS number: |
36062-04-1 |
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EINECS Number: |
609-201-3 |
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Melting point: |
95-97 ºC |
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Boiling point: |
564.1±45.0 °C (Predicted) |
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Density: |
1.222 |
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Flashpoint: |
196℃ |
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Moisture: |
≤1.00% |
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Storage condition: |
-20℃ |
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Precautions: |
After this ingredient is dissolved into a solvent, it needs to be stored at -20°C and used up within one month. |
Plant Origin
The Latin scientific name of turmeric is Curcuma longa L. it can also be called Baodingxiang, tulip, turmeric, etc. It belongs to the ginger family and is a herb, mainly distributed in Guangxi, Fujian, Taiwan, and other places, in India, Myanmar, Thailand, etc. The country also has cultivation. It is a common medicinal material in traditional Chinese medicine. Its medicinal parts are usually rhizomes. The rhizomes contain a variety of active ingredients and metal elements. The common ingredients are curcumin, and turmeric polysaccharide, and the metal elements include magnesium, potassium, manganese, calcium, etc. This ingredient is mainly used in the pharmaceutical and health care product industry, and has various medicinal values such as hemostasis, antibacterial, and hypoglycemic.
Uses of Tetrahydrocurcumin
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1. It can be used as hemostasis for wounds and effectively heal wounds.
2. It is a new type of pharmaceutical raw material, which can be used for anti-atherosclerosis and other diseases.
3. Used in functional food, is widely used in food as a food additive.
4. It has good antioxidant properties, which can prevent the damage of free radicals to the human body and effectively reduce the formation of free radicals.
5. In the food field, it can be used as a seasoning.
6. Can be used as a dye in industry.
7. It can effectively prevent obesity, and has a good effect on blood pressure, blood lipids, abnormal glucose metabolism, etc.
8. Tetrahydrocurcumin powder can effectively reduce blood sugar, lipids, etc., and is better than curcumin in terms of pharmacological activity.
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Difference Between Tetrahydrocurcumin and Curcumin
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Tetrahydrocurcumin |
Curcumin |
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Source & Specification |
It is a hydrogenated derivative of curcumin, usually 98% in the market. |
It is a substance extracted from the rhizome of the ginger plant, turmeric, and is usually 95% in the market. |
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Color |
White powder |
Yellow powder |
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Molecular Structure |
Tetrahydrocurcumin has fewer unsaturated C=C double bonds than curcumin in structure. Since this component lacks the conjugated double bond required for the chromophore, in terms of appearance color, tetrahydrocurcumin is composed of curcumin yellow to white. | |
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Properties |
High stability, strong anti-oxidation, and higher bioavailability than curcumin |
Its solubility is extremely poor, and its structure is very unstable, so its bioavailability is also extremely low |
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Application areas |
High-end cosmetics, pharmaceuticals |
Health products, functional foods |
Characteristics of tetrahydrocurcumin
Antioxidant: tetrahydrocurcumin has a strong antioxidant effect, which can help remove free radicals in the body and reduce the damage of oxidative stress to cells.
Anti-inflammatory: tetrahydrocurcumin is considered to have anti-inflammatory effect, which can reduce inflammatory reaction and relieve pain and swelling.
Anti-cancer: Studies have shown that tetrahydrocurcumin may have an inhibitory effect on some cancers and can help prevent and treat some types of cancer.
Promote digestion: tetrahydrocurcumin is considered to stimulate gastric juice secretion, promote digestion and relieve indigestion.
It has antibacterial effect: tetrahydrocurcumin has certain inhibitory effect on some bacteria and fungi, which can help prevent infection.
Precautions for Tetrahydrocurcumin in Recipe
1. Due to the poor water solubility of this component and its instability under light conditions, it is often used in combination with lecithin, piperine, and other plant essential oils.
2. Before adding to the formula, it needs to be dissolved and added, and it should be added at a low temperature.
3. The pH value in the formula should be between 5.0-6.5, which is a weak acid.
4. It is very stable in a 0.1M phosphate buffer system.
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