Structure

Genipin

CAS
6902-77-8
Catalog Number
ACM6902778-1
Category
Inhibitors
Molecular Weight
226.23
Molecular Formula
C11H14O5

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Description
Genipin ((+)-Genipin) is a natural crosslinking reagent derived from Gardenia jasminoides Ellis fruits. Genipin inhibits UCP2 (uncoupling protein 2) in cells. Genipin has a variety of bioactivities, including modulation on proteins, antitumor, anti-inflammation, immunosuppression, antithrombosis, and protection of hippocampal neurons. Genipin also can be used for type 2 diabetes research.
IUPAC Name
methyl (1R,4aS,7aS)-1-hydroxy-7-(hydroxymethyl)-1,4a,5,7a-tetrahydrocyclopenta[c]pyran-4-carboxylate
Canonical SMILES
COC(=O)C1=COC(C2C1CC=C2CO)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C11H14O5/c1-15-10(13)8-5-16-11(14)9-6(4-12)2-3-7(8)9/h2,5,7,9,11-12,14H,3-4H2,1H3/t7-,9-,11-/m1/s1
InChI Key
AZKVWQKMDGGDSV-BCMRRPTOSA-N
Appearance
White powder
Storage
4°C, protect from light*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light).
Shipping
Can be shipped at room temperature, where not in use may vary.
Source
PlantsRubiaceaeGardenia jasminoides Ellis
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