Factory Provide Natural Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract 98% Genipin CAS 6902-77-8 Genipin Powder
Introduction
Product Name :Genipin
Othe name :Methyl (1R,2R,6S)-2-hydroxy-9-(hydroxymethyl)-3-oxabicyclo[4.3.0]nona-4,8-diene-5-carboxylate;cyclopenta(c)pyran-4-carboxylicacid,1,4a-alpha,5,7a-alpha-tetrahydro-1-hydrox;GENIPIN;
CAS No. 6902-77-8
Molecular Formula: C11H14O5
MW:226.23
Assay: 99%
Appearance: White powder
Melting Point :118.0 to 123.0 °C
Boiling Point :287.83°C (rough estimate)
Density :1.1230 g/mL at 25 °C
Storage :Keep in a cool, dry, dark location
Gardenia Extract is extracted from the fruit of gardenia jasminoides. Main active ingredient of gardenia extract is geniposide. Genipin is produced from geniposide through hydrolysis reaction and concentration process.
Genipin is an excellent natural cross-linking agent for proteins, collagen, gelatin, and chitosan, and it can be used in artificial bones. Genipin is also great material for tattoo cream, as it can display dark blue or navy blue when it reacts with amino acid and proteins in the skin cells.
Function of Genipin
1. Genipin can improve people's immune system;
2. Genipin contain unsaturated fatty acids which is propitious to the circulation of blood and can reduce blood cholesterin content, so Hericium erinaceus is also the ideal food for those who are high blood pressure or with heart or blood vessel disease;
3. Genipin is an excellent natural cross-linking agent.
4. Genipin may treat liver diseases.
5. Genipin may treat gallbladder diseases by increasing bile flow but reducing the level of bile acid.
6. Genipin may improve digestive function.
Application of Genipin
It is mainly used in the medical field to treat liver diseases, lower blood pressure and relieve constipation. It can also relieve the symptoms of type II diabetes.
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