Genipin
SIGMA/G4796 - ≥98% (HPLC), powder
Synonym: Methyl (1S,2R,6S)
CAS Number: 6902-77-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C11H14O5
Molecular Weight: 226.23
MDL Number: MFCD00888600
Linear Formula: C11H14O5
Product Type: Chemical
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| assay | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C11H14O5/c1-15-10(13)8 |
| InChI key | AZKVWQKMDGGDSV-BCMRRPTOSA |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| SMILES string | COC(=O)C1=CO[C@@H](O)C2C1 |
| solubility | DMSO: ≥25 mg/mL |
| H2O: insoluble |
| Application: | Genipin has been used: • in chemosensitivity assay • in the preparation of recombinant human (rh)-odontogenic ameloblast-associated protein (ODAM) -impregnated collagen gel and in vitro mineralization assay • in genipin gel preparation |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Genipin stimulates insulin secretion in UCP2-dependent manner (Uncoupling protein 2). |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Genipin stimulates insulin secretion in UCP2-dependent manner (Uncoupling protein 2). Genipin is a protein, collagen, gelatin, and chitosan cross-linker. |
| Features and Benefits: | This compound is featured on the InsR page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here . |
| General description: | Genipin is a natural cross linking agent, which is extracted from gardenia fruit. It prevents lipid peroxidation and production of nitric oxide. Genipin protects the hippocampal neurons from the toxicity of Alzheimer′s amyloid β protein. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenesis effects. Genipin is involved in drug delivery system. |
| Packaging: | 25, 125 mg in glass bottle |
| Symbol |  GHS06 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H301 |
| Precautionary statements | P301 + P310 + P330 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22 |
| RIDADR | UN 2811 6.1 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| UNSPSC | 12352200 |