Plamed Green Science Group Tetrahydrocurcumin (THC)
- CAS Number
- 52199-86-7
- INCI Name
- Tetrahydrocurcumin Diacetate
- Chemical Family
- Botanical Derivatives
- Molecular Formula
- C21H26O6
Plamed Green Science Group Tetrahydrocurcumin (THC) is the most active and principal intestinal metabolite of curcumin. It comes from hydrogenated curcumin that is from turmeric root. THC has a great effect of skin-whitening. Also it can prevent the production of free radicals, and eliminate free radicals that have formed. So, it has obvious antioxidant effects, such as anti-aging, repairing skin, diluting pigment, removing freckle, and so on. Nowadays, THC has been widely used as a natural whitening agent, and it enjoys vast potentials in cosmetics industries.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
- Skin Care
- Treatment Products
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Whitening Agent
- Benefit Claims
Anti-Aging, Antioxidant Properties, Healing, High Bioavailability, Inhibition of Free Radical Formation, Repairing, Skin Whitening; Anti-Aging; Antioxidant Properties; Healing; High Bioavailability; Inhibition of Free Radical Formation; Repairing; Skin Whitening
- Labeling Claims
- Natural, Naturally Derived, Plant-Based
- Natural
- Naturally Derived
- Plant-Based
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin
- Natural Origin
- Non-Animal Origin
- Plant Origin
- Safety
THC has no side-effects when it is added into cosmetics because of its functions of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. Instead, it can exert its effects of skin-whitening and brightening.
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Storage
Store it in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and oxidizing agents
- Benefits
Skin-whitening - Tetrahydrocurcumin can inhibit tyrosinase effectively. It has great potency of antioxidant and ability to capture free radicals, which are the main reason for its skin-whitening effect. In some beauty industries, people apply the mixture of THC powder, milk and egg white on the face. As a result, the face became more white significantly after two weeks.; Anti-aging and anti-wrinkles - Scientific studies have shown that THC is effective to protect cellular membrane damage that is caused by lipid peroxidation. And its antioxidant effect is better than other hydrogenated curcumin so that it can be against wrinkles availably and prevent skin aging.; Anti-inflammatory effect - Turmeric is commonly used as a traditional medicine to heal wounds and remove scars in India. And THC extracted from turmeric has a strong anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect, which can effectively reduce pain as well as swelling and repair skin. It has obvious functions to cure slight burn wound, skin inflammatory and scars.
- Appearance
- Off white or yellowish powder
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Drums
- Characteristic
Good stability in heat, mechanical and PH; no color change.; Small particle size with even distribution: the product after dispersing is clear and transparent.; Easy to absorb: promote active substances to absorb; have a potent bioactivity.; More white color than other companies'. Better choice as raw material of cosmetics.
- Active Component
- Curcumin
Technical data
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6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 372.2 | g/mol |
| Specification | 98 | % |
| Identification | NMR | — |
| Assay (Enol form and keto form, Tetrahydrocurcumin, HPLC) | min. 98 | % |
| Melting point | 91~97 | °C |
| Moisture | max. 1.00 | % |
