Product Name: Genipin 京尼平 98%
CAS No.: 6902-77-8
Synonyms: (+)-Genipin
Chemical Name: (1R,4aS,7aS)-methyl 1-hydroxy-7-(hydroxymethyl)-1,4a,5,7a-tetrahydrocyclopenta[c]pyran-4-carboxylate;Methyl (1R,2R,6S)-2-hydroxy-9-(hydroxymethyl)-3-oxabicyclo[4.3.0]nona-4,8-diene-5-carboxylate
Molecular Formula: C11H14O5

Molecular Weight: 226.23
Appearance: White crystal powder
Assay: >98%
Biological Activity: Genipin is a chemical compound found in gardenia fruit extract. It is an aglycone derived from an iridoid glycoside called geniposide present in fruit of Gardenia jasminoides.Genipin is an excellent natural cross-linker for proteins, collagen, gelatin, and chitosan cross-linking.