Curcumin Extracts: Curcumin ( diferuloylmethane) , The bright yellow chemical , the principal curcuminoid of urmeric (Curcuma longa), a member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). Well known usage in Ayurvedic as medicine in pain relief and inflammation reduction. Currently used worldwide as herbal supplement, cosmetics ingredient, food flavoring and food coloring and has E number E100 Research shows it has many therapeutic effects, in diseases like alzheimers, heart disease, cancer, arthritis, diabetic, Chemically, curcumin is a diarylheptanoid, belonging to the group of curcuminoids, which are natural phenols responsible for turmeric's' yellow color. It is a tautomeric compound existing in enolic form in organic solvents and as a keto form in water. Specifications: Description: It is natural extract obtained by solvent extraction from the dried rhizomes of turmeric (used in Indian cuisine as a flavoring agent) Formula: [HOC6H3(OCH3)CH:CHCO]2CH2 common synonyms: 7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxphenyl)-1E,6E heptadiene-3,5-dine) Formula Weight: 368.39 CAS No. : 458-37-7. EU No.: E100. CL No.: 75300 Physical appearance: Orange Yellow crystalline powder Melting point: 180 oC Density:0.93 g/cc oC Curcumin content: NLT 95%oC Packing: HDPE drums (10, 25, 50,100 & 200 Kg) oC Storage: Store preferably in full, tightly closed container in a cool, dry place protected from light