Plant Active Monomers

Genipin Technical Data Sheet

Basic Information

Chinese Name: 京尼平 (Jīng Ní Píng)

English Name: Genipin

Chemical Formula: C₁₁H₁₄O₅

Molecular Weight: 226.23 g/mol

CAS No.: 6902-77-8

Physicochemical Properties

Appearance: Off-white to white powder

Purity: HPLC ≥98%

Stability: Sensitive to light and heat; degrades upon exposure to air. Store at low temperature in dark conditions.

Testing & Analysis

Detection Method: High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Identification Methods: Mass Spectrometry (MS), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)

Analytical Standards: HPLC is the primary quality control method to ensure purity compliance.

Packaging & Storage

Specifications: 1 kg/bag, 25 kg/drum (Customized packaging available)

Storage Conditions: Store at 2-8°C in airtight, light-protected containers. Nitrogen flushing recommended for enhanced stability.

Precautions:

Use immediately after opening; avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles or prolonged air exposure.

Transport under cold chain conditions to prevent thermal decomposition.

Applications

Biomaterials: Natural crosslinking agent for collagen, gelatin, and other biopolymer scaffolds.

Pharmaceutical Research: [Note: Add specific applications if available]

Food Industry: Precursor for natural pigments (e.g., gardenia blue pigment).

Safety Information

Solubility: Soluble in methanol and ethanol; slightly soluble in water (experimental conditions may vary).

Quality Control Documents

COA (Certificate of Analysis): Available upon request, including batch number, HPLC chromatograms, moisture residue, and other relevant data.

Note: For detailed analytical parameters (e.g., HPLC wavelength, column specifications), contact the supplier for complete methodological documentation.