Genipin is an iridoid monoterpenoid. Among its listed roles, it functions as a uncoupling protein inhibitor, a hepatotoxic agent, an apoptosis inhibitor, an antioxidant, an anti-inflammatory agent and a cross-linking reagent. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Methyl (1S, 2R, 6S)-2-hydroxy-9-(hydroxymethyl)-3-oxabicyclonona-4, 8-diene-5-carboxylate and Iridoid glycoside aglycone. Its PubChem CID is 442424.
Genipin
| CAS No | 6902-77-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C11H14O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 226.23 g/mol |
| Synonyms | methyl (1R,4aS,7aS)-1-hydroxy-7-(hydroxymethyl)-1,4a,5,7a-tetrahydrocyclopenta[c]pyran-4-carboxylate |
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Genipin is an iridoid monoterpenoid. Among its listed roles, it functions as a uncoupling protein inhibitor, a hepatotoxic agent, an apoptosis inhibitor, an antioxidant, an anti-inflammatory agent and a cross-linking reagent.
The listed CAS number is 6902-77-8.
The listed molecular formula is C11H14O5.
The listed molecular weight is 226.23 g/mol.
methyl (1R,4aS,7aS)-1-hydroxy-7-(hydroxymethyl)-1,4a,5,7a-tetrahydrocyclopenta[c]pyran-4-carboxylate.
The source lists Methyl (1S, 2R, 6S)-2-hydroxy-9-(hydroxymethyl)-3-oxabicyclonona-4, 8-diene-5-carboxylate and Iridoid glycoside aglycone.