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Ginkgolide B from Ginkgo biloba leaves

≥90% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

BN-52021

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H24O10
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
424.40
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

Assay

≥90% (HPLC)

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

application(s)

food and beverages

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

C[C@@H]1C(=O)O[C@H]2[C@H](O)[C@@]34[C@H]5C[C@@H](C(C)(C)C)[C@@]36[C@@H](O)C(=O)O[C@H]6O[C@@]4(C(=O)O5)[C@@]12O

InChI

1S/C20H24O10/c1-6-12(23)28-11-9(21)18-8-5-7(16(2,3)4)17(18)10(22)13(24)29-15(17)30-20(18,14(25)27-8)19(6,11)26/h6-11,15,21-22,26H,5H2,1-4H3/t6-,7+,8-,9+,10+,11+,15+,17+,18+,19-,20-/m1/s1

InChI key

SQOJOAFXDQDRGF-MMQTXUMRSA-N

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General description

Ginkgolide B from Ginkgo biloba leaves is a terpene lactone and one of the main molecular form of ginkgolides, present in Ginkgo biloba leaves. It is widely used to treat peripheral and cerebral circulation disorders.

Application

Ginkgolide B from Ginkgo biloba leaves is used as an analytical reference standard:
  • For the chromatographic separation of the analyte in Ginkgo biloba leaves extract and to study the antimicrobial activity exerted on a variety of Gram-positive and -negative bacteria and yeasts.
  • For the determination of the analyte in Ginkgo biloba L. phytopharmaceuticals using high-performance liquid chromatography technique.

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Primary constituent of Ginkgo biloba. Potential anticancer agent and neuroprotective.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Certificates of Analysis (COA)

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Antimicrobial investigation of semi-purified fractions of Ginkgo biloba leaves
Mazzanti.G, et al.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 71(1-2), 83-88 (2005)
Yuan Yuan et al.
Journal of chromatographic science, 51(3), 266-272 (2012-08-31)
A sensitive, simple and rapid liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method was developed and validated for the simultaneous determination of ginkgolide B (GB) and the prodrug of ginkgolide B (PGB) in rat plasma and brain tissue. Detection was performed on a
Shi-hai Xia et al.
Chinese medical journal, 120(10), 922-928 (2007-06-05)
To review the recent research progress in pharmacological actions and mechanisms of ginkgolide B. Data sources Information included in this article was identified by searching of PUBMED (1987 - 2006) online resources using the key terms "ginkgolide B", "platelet activating
Peng Lv et al.
European journal of pharmaceutical sciences : official journal of the European Federation for Pharmaceutical Sciences, 44(3), 235-240 (2011-08-23)
Cerebral ischemia and reperfusion is one of the leading causes for death and severe disabilities in the world and often lead to irreversible brain damage over later lifespan. The aim of this study was to investigate the evolution of pathological
Karyn M Maclennan et al.
Progress in neurobiology, 67(3), 235-257 (2002-08-10)
Ginkgo biloba extracts such as EGb-761 have been suggested to have a multitude of beneficial effects on CNS function, from enhancing cognitive function in dementia to facilitating recovery from acute forms of neural damage such as hypoxia/ischemia. Ginkgolide B, one

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