Gentiopicroside is an iridoid found in many species of Gentiana.
Synonyms: (3S,4R)-4-ethenyl-3-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-4,6-dihydro-3H-pyrano[3,4-c]pyran-8-one; (5R,6S)-5-Ethenyl-6-(-D-glucopyranosyloxy)-5,6-dihydro-1H,3H-Pyrano[3,4-c]pyran-1-one; (5R-trans)-5-ethenyl-6-(-D-glucopyranosyloxy)-5,6-dihydro-1H,3H-pyrano[3,4-c]pyran-1-one; Gentiopicrin; NSC606402
Molecular Formula: C16H20O9
Molecular Weight: 356.32
Linear Structural Formula: C16H20O9
MDL Number: MFCD00075700
Purity: >=98% (HPLC)
Storage: 2-8C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Gentiopicroside is an important active component of secoiridoid glycosides from Gentiana macrophylla Pall that exhibit anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and liver protecting activities. Gentiopicroside protects chondrocytes from IL-1ß-induced inflammation response.