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Is Tetrahydrocurcumin vegetarian?

Tetrahydrocurcumin

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Tetrahydrocurcumin is a colorless organic compound derived from the hydrogenation of curcumin, the pigment found in turmeric (Curcuma longa). It is used in cosmetics as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning agent.

Also known as 1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)heptane-3,5-dione, 1,7-bis(hydroxy-3methoxyphenyl)heptane, 3,5-Heptamedopme, 3,5-Heptanedione, 1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl), Tetrahydrocurcumin (THC), Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
INCI name Tetrahydrocurcumin
CAS number 36062-04-1
EC number 609-201-3
CosIng ID 97076
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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