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TETRAHYDRODEMETHOXYDIFERULOYLMETHANE

Tetrahydrodemethoxycurcumin

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

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 149579-07-7
CAS 149579-07-7PubChem CID 9906039

Tetrahydrodemethoxycurcumin

Tetrahydrodemethoxycurcumin is a beta-diketone that is tetrahydrocurcumin in which one the methoxy groups has been replaced by a hydrogen atom. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a monomethoxybenzene, a polyphenol, a beta-diketone and a diarylheptanoid. ChEBI

IUPAC name
1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-7-(4-hydroxyphenyl)heptane-3,5-dione
Molecular formula
C20H22O5
Molecular weight
342.4 g/mol
Exact mass
342.14672380 Da
XLogP3
2.2
Topological polar surface area
83.8 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
5
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

TetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethaneUNII-44D8X9U00T44D8X9U00TCHEBI:176651RefChem:188661TETRAHYDRODEMETHOXYDIFERULOYLMETHANE [INCI]1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-7-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3,5-heptanedioneDemethoxytetrahydrocurcumin
2 more reported names
3,5-Heptanedione, 1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-7-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-Tetrahydrodemethoxycurcumin?
External database identifiers

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 TETRAHYDRODEMETHOXYDIFERULOYLMETHANE

INCI name

TETRAHYDRODEMETHOXYDIFERULOYLMETHANE

Description

Tetrahydrodemethoxycurcumin

Record provenance

Inventory reference
60240
Imported identity
TETRAHYDRODEMETHOXYDIFERULOYLMETHANE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
Restriction
Function
ANTIOXIDANT
Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
ORAL CARE
Providing cosmetic effects to the oral cavity, e.g. cleansing, deodorising, protecting.
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

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How TETRAHYDRODEMETHOXYDIFERULOYLMETHANE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists TETRAHYDRODEMETHOXYDIFERULOYLMETHANE 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.

TETRAHYDRODEMETHOXYDIFERULOYLMETHANE is also tagged with 3 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

TETRAHYDRODEMETHOXYDIFERULOYLMETHANE 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.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, TETRAHYDRODEMETHOXYDIFERULOYLMETHANE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 149579-07-7 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for TETRAHYDRODEMETHOXYDIFERULOYLMETHANE

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

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