Specifications
CLASS
Bioactive Compounds (Other)
APPLICATION
Genipin: A Water-Soluble Bifunctional Crosslinking Reagent
Genipin is a compound isolated from gardenia fruits. Genipin is a water-soluble bifunctional crosslinking reagent with low cytotoxicity. Genipin is used as a good cross-linker for proteins, collagen, gelatin, and chitosan cross-linking. In addition, genipin can be used as a regulating agent for drug delivery, as an anti-inflammatory agent, and as the raw material for gardenia blue pigment preparation.
PUBCHEM SUBSTANCE ID
253661071.0
BEILSTEIN/REAXYS NUMBER
5341873.0
HAZARD STATEMENTS
H301 : Toxic if swallowed.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
P270 : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P301 + P310 + P330 : IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth.
P405 : Store locked up.
*USAGE / SAFETY STATEMENT
For laboratory research and development purposes only.
QUALITY CERTIFICATION / COMPLIANCE
Fukaya factory is certified for GMP, ISO14001:2004 (JQA-EM5386) and IQ Net (JP-JQA-EM5386).
APPEARANCE
White to Almost white powder to crystal
MOLECULAR FORMULA
C11H14O5
PURITY / ANALYSIS METHOD
>97.0%(GC)
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