Genipin (CAS 6902-77-8)
1. Basic Information and Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 6902-77-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C11H14O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 226.23 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder (turns yellow upon prolonged air exposure) |
| Melting Point | 120–122°C |
| Solubility | Sparingly soluble in water |
| Purity | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| Storage | 4°C冷藏, sealed,避光 (2-year stability) |
2. Key Applications
- Natural Bio-crosslinker: Crosslinks proteins, collagen, gelatin, and chitosan for biomaterial production (e.g., artificial bones, wound dressings).
- Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in hepatoprotective formulations, anti-diabetic research, and metabolic disorder therapies.
- Natural Pigment Synthesis: Produces non-toxic栀子蓝 (gardenia blue) and栀子红 (gardenia red) pigments for food and cosmetics.
- Fingerprint Reagent: High-performance forensic analysis agent.
3. Industry Use Cases
- Biomedical Materials: Replaces toxic crosslinkers like glutaraldehyde in tissue engineering scaffolds.
- Functional Food Additives: Enhances antioxidant properties in nutraceuticals.
- Pharma R&D: Investigated for NAFLD (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) treatment via lipid metabolism regulation.
4. Client Case Studies
- Nanjing Chunqiu Bioengineering Co., Ltd.
- – Application: Supplied 99% purity Genipin for R&D in hepatic fibrosis inhibition studies.
– Feedback: Demonstrated superior stability in collagen crosslinking vs. synthetic alternatives. - Shenzhen Xingkaiyue Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
- – Application: Bulk supply for栀子蓝 pigment production in natural food colorants.
– Outcome: Achieved EU food safety certification for pigment batches. - Chengdu Push Bio-technology Co., Ltd.
- – Application: Custom synthesis for diabetes research via AMPK pathway modulation.
– Result: Published in peer-reviewed journal (2024 Q1 impact factor: 3.8).
5. Technical Support & Quotation
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