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genipin

under Iridoids
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More on Iridoids Definition: A type of MONOTERPENES, derived from geraniol. They have the general form of cyclopentanopyran, but in some cases, one of the rings is broken as in the case of secoiridoid. They are different from the similarly named iridals (TRITERPENES).      Other names Aglycones, Iridoid; Iridoid Aglycones; Secoiridoids
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
genipin
  found in Gardenia jasminoides fruit; geniposide is the glycoside; structure; used as crosslinking agent (ADHESIVES) 		6902-77-8   *Iridoids Adhesives Rubiaceae
Pharma Action Cholagogues and Choleretics 		J Pharm Soc Jap 94(2):157;1974; J Pharm Soc Jap 96(2):147;1976

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