Description

Geniposide is a bioactive iridoid glycoside primarily extracted from the fruit of *Gardenia jasminoides* Ellis. This high-purity compound is valued for its significant role as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical research and natural product development. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries seeking reliable, high-quality botanical actives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical starting material or reference standard in the synthesis and research of hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective agents.
• Natural Health Products: Used in the formulation of dietary supplements targeting liver health and metabolic support.
• Cosmetic & Skincare Actives: Incorporated into formulations for its potential anti-glycation and brightening properties.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a standard or reagent in studies investigating diabetes, cholestasis, and other metabolic disorders.
• Traditional Medicine Standardization: Acts as a marker compound for the quality control and standardization of Gardenia extract preparations.
• Food & Beverage Coloring: Potential use as a natural colorant precursor, given its relation to genipin, which produces blue pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Geniposide
CAS No.	24512-63-8
Molecular Formula	C17H24O10
Molecular Weight	388.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Genipin 1-glucoside; Geniposide A; Jasminoidin; (1S,4aS,7S,7aR)-1-[(β-D-Glucopyranosyl)oxy]-1,4a,5,7a-tetrahydro-7-(hydroxymethyl)cyclopenta[c]pyran-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Gardoside, 10-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-; 24512-63-8; Genipin-1-O-β-D-glucopyranoside
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Quality Control

Our Geniposide is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and related substance analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Solubility	Freely soluble in methanol, DMSO; sparingly soluble in water

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