Genipin

Product Name:Genipin
Source: Gardenia jasminoides Ellis
Part Used:Fruit
CAS No: 6902-77-8
Molecular Weight:226.23
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C11H14O5
Specification:98% By HPLC
Package:25Kg/Drum
Drum’s Size:36cm*36cm*52cm
Shelf Time:2 Years

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Description

Genipin is an aglycone derived from an iridoid glycoside called Geniposide present in fruit of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis.Genipin is an excellent natural cross-linker for protein, collagen, gelatin, and chitosan cross-linking.It has much less toxic than glutaraldehyde and many other commonly used synthetic cross -linking regents.It has been used as a Chinese traditional medicine to relieve the symptoms of type 2 diabetes.It is also used for pharmaceutical purposes, such as choleretic action for liver diseases control.

Specification

Product Name:	Genipin	Part Used:	Fruit
Source:	Gardenia jasminoides Ellis	Extract Solvent:	Water&Ethanol

ITEM	SPECIFICATION	TEST METHOD
Physical Description
Appearance	White Powder	Visual
Odor	Characteristic	Organoleptic
Taste	Characteristic	Olfactory
Bulk Density	50-60g/100ml	CP2015
Particle Size	95%-99% through 80 mesh	CP2015
Chemical Tests
Genipin	≥98%	HPLC
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%	CP2015 (105 oC, 3 h)
Ash	≤1.0%	CP2015
Total Heavy Metals	≤10 ppm	CP2015
Cadmium (Cd)	≤1 ppm	CP2015(AAS)
Mercury (Hg)	≤1 ppm	CP2015(AAS)
Lead (Pb)	≤2 ppm	CP2015(AAS)
Arsenic (As)	≤2ppm	CP2015(AAS)
Microbiology Control
Aerobic Bacterial Count	≤1,000 cfu/g	CP2015
Total Yeast & Mold	≤100 cfu/g	CP2015
Escherichia Coli	Negative	CP2015
Salmonella	Negative	CP2015
Staphlococcus Aureus	Negative	CP2015