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Curcumin, 95% (total curcuminoid content), from Turmeric rhizome, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Curcumin is used for boron quantification. It inhibits lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase. It acts as a dietary supplement and is used in pharmaceutical industry. It acts as a food coloring agent and acts as a food additive.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Curcumin is used for boron quantification. It inhibits lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase. It acts as a dietary supplement and is used in pharmaceutical industry. It acts as a food coloring agent and acts as a food additive.
Solubility
Soluble in acetone, dimethylsufoxide, ethanol and dimethyl formamide. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 170°C to 175°C |
Assay Percent Range | 0.95 |
Quantity | 10 g |
Beilstein | 2306965 |
Merck Index | 14,2673 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in acetone,dimethylsufoxide,ethanol and dimethyl formamide. Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 368.39 |
Percent Purity | 95% |
Assay | (total curcuminoid content) |
Chemical Name or Material | Curcumin, from Turmeric rhizome |
Safety and Handling
- Curcumin, 95% (total curcuminoid content), from Turmeric rhizome
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1,6-Heptadiene-3,5-dione, 1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-, (E,E)-
RUO – Research Use Only
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