Description

Genipinine is a specialized iridoid compound, a key intermediate and reference standard derived from natural sources. This high-purity material is essential for research and development in advanced life science applications, offering a reliable and consistent profile for critical analytical work. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and phytochemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a crucial reference standard and intermediate in the development of novel therapeutic agents.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a high-purity calibration standard for HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods to ensure analytical accuracy.
• Bioactivity Studies: Employed in pharmacological screening and mechanism-of-action research due to its defined chemical structure.
• Natural Product Synthesis: Acts as a key building block or precursor in the semi-synthesis of complex iridoid derivatives.
• Quality Control: Provides a benchmark for the identification and quantification of genipinine in raw botanical extracts and finished products.
• Academic Research: Supports chemical, biochemical, and pharmacological studies in university and institutional laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Genipinine
CAS No.	139682-15-8
Molecular Formula	C11H14O5
Molecular Weight	226.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Genipin; Methyl (1S,4aS,7S,7aS)-1-hydroxy-7-(hydroxymethyl)-1,4a,5,7a-tetrahydrocyclopenta[c]pyran-4-carboxylate; (1S,4aS,7S,7aS)-1-Hydroxy-7-(hydroxymethyl)-1,4a,5,7a-tetrahydrocyclopenta[c]pyran-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Genipin 1-O-β-D-Gentiobioside aglycone; Iridoid GP
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Quality Control

Our Genipinine is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for reference materials, and custom purity grades are available to meet specific research or cGMP requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.