| Identification | |
| Name: | Oils, curcuma |
| Synonyms: | Curcumaoil; Oil of turmeric; Oils, Curcuma longa; Turmeric oil |
| CAS: | 8024-37-1 |
| EINECS: | 207-280-5 |
| Molecular Formula: | W99 |
| Molecular Weight: | 368.3799 |
| InChI: | InChI=1S/C21H20O6/c1-26-20-11-14(5-9-18(20)24)3-7-16(22)13-17(23)8-4-15-6-10-19(25)21(12-15)27-2/h3-12,24-25H,13H2,1-2H3/b7-3+,8-4+ |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Melting Point: | 183 DEG C |
| Density: | 1.279 g/cm3 |
| Stability: | No data. |
| Refractive index: | 1.642 |
| Appearance: | Yellow to golden yellow liquid. |
| Specification: |
The curcuminoids are polyphenols and are responsible for the yellow color of turmeric. Curcumin can exist in at least two tautomeric forms, keto and enol. The enol form is more energetically stable in the solid phase and in solution. |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Storage Temperature: | Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage. |
| Color: | ORANGE-YELLOW, CRYSTAL POWDER; GIVES BROWNISH-RED COLOR WITH ALKALI; LIGHT-YELLOW COLOR WITH ACIDS NEEDLES ORANGE YELLOW PRISMS, RHOMBIC PRISMS FROM METHANOL |
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