What function does DIACETYLCURCUMIN serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, DIACETYLCURCUMIN carries the following function designation(s): ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, UV ABSORBER.

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InventoryRef 5581415/10/2010

DIACETYLCURCUMIN

1,6-Heptadiene-3,5-dione, 1,7-bis-[4-(acetyloxy)-3-methoxyphenyl]-

DIACETYLCURCUMIN is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 19697-86-0

CAS 19697-86-0PubChem CID 6441419

Diacetylcurcumin

IUPAC name: [4-[(1E,6E)-7-(4-acetyloxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-3,5-dioxohepta-1,6-dienyl]-2-methoxyphenyl] acetate

Molecular formula: C25H24O8
Molecular weight: 452.5 g/mol
Exact mass: 452.14711772 Da
XLogP3: 3.4
Topological polar surface area: 105.0 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 8
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

5PUQ5907YXRefChem:132563Curcumin 4,4'-diacetate((1E,6E)-3,5-Dioxohepta-1,6-diene-1,7-diyl)bis(2-methoxy-4,1-phenylene) diacetateCurcumin bis-acetate1,6-Heptadiene-3,5-dione, 1,7-bis[4-(acetyloxy)-3-methoxyphenyl]-, (E,E)-[4-[(1E,6E)-7-(4-acetoxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)-3,5-dioxo-hepta-1,6-dienyl]-2-methoxy-phenyl] acetate4,4'-Diacetylcurcumin

8 more reported names

UNII-5PUQ5907YX1,6-HEPTADIENE-3,5-DIONE, 1,7-BIS(4-(ACETYLOXY)-3-METHOXYPHENYL)-, (E,E)-DIACETYL CURCUMINCURCUMIN DIACETATEAS-771651,6-Heptadiene-3,5-dione, 1,7-bis(4-(acetyloxy)-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-HEPTADIENE-3,5-DIONE, 1,7-BIS(4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYPHENYL)-, DIACETATEAcetic acid, 4-[7-(4-acetoxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)-3,5-dioxo-hepta-1,6-dienyl]-2-methoxy-phenyl ester

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External database identifiers

ChEMBL:CHEMBL261297
PubMed:20691508
PubMed:17827730

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for DIACETYLCURCUMIN

INCI name

DIACETYLCURCUMIN

Description

1,6-Heptadiene-3,5-dione, 1,7-bis-[4-(acetyloxy)-3-methoxyphenyl]-

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 55814
Imported identity: DIACETYLCURCUMIN
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

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Key data

CAS

19697-86-0

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Restriction

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Function

ANTIOXIDANT: Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
BLEACHING: Bleaching or lightening the shade of hair and/or skin.
SKIN CONDITIONING: Maintaining the skin in good condition.
SKIN PROTECTING: Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
UV ABSORBER: Protecting the cosmetic product from the effects of UV-light.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How DIACETYLCURCUMIN appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DIACETYLCURCUMIN as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

DIACETYLCURCUMIN is also tagged with 5 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

DIACETYLCURCUMIN is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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Source note for DIACETYLCURCUMIN

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for DIACETYLCURCUMIN from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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