Properties
Description
Gentiopicrin is a naturally occurring iridoid glycoside that has proved to be the strongest inhibitor of myeloperoxidase.
Molecular Formula
C16H20O9
Source
Gentiana manshurica Kitag.
Form
White needle crystal
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is soluble in water, methanol, ethanol and other solvents, but hardly soluble in petroleum ether.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Gentiopicrin can be used for choleretic, anti-inflammatory, stomachic and antihypertensive effect experiments, etc.
