B9031

(−)-Bilobalide from Ginkgo biloba leaves

≥93% (HPLC)

• Synonym(s): Bilobalide
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₅H₁₈O₈
• CAS Number: 33570-04-6
• Molecular Weight: 326.30
• MDL number: MFCD00238547
• UNSPSC Code: 85151701
• PubChem Substance ID: 24892116
• NACRES: NA.28

Properties

• biological source: plant leaves (Ginkgo biloba)
• Quality Level: 100
• assay: ≥93% (HPLC)
• form: powder
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable
• color: white
• storage temp.: −20°C
• SMILES string: CC(C)(C)[C@]1(O)CC2OC(=O)C[C@@]23C(=O)OC4OC(=O)[C@H](O)[C@]134
• InChI: 1S/C15H18O8/c1-12(2,3)14(20)4-6-13(5-7(16)21-6)10(19)23-11-15(13,14)8(17)9(18)22-11/h6,8,11,17,20H,4-5H2,1-3H3/t6-,8-,11-,13-,14+,15+/m0/s1
• InChI key: MOLPUWBMSBJXER-YDGSQGCISA-N

Description

General description

Bilobalide is a biologically active terpenic trilactone (terpenoid) extracted from Ginkgo biloba. It is synthesized from geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate (GGPP).[1]

Application

(-)-Bilobalide from Ginkgo biloba leaves has been used as a reference substance to study the antimicrobial activity of different fractions of G.biloba leaves against a number of Gram-positive and negative bacteria and yeasts.[2]

Biochem/physiol Actions

Bilobalide is an inducer of cytochrome P450 enzymes CYP3A1 and CYP1A2.[3] It exhibits neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and anti-apoptotic properties.[4] Bilobalide, a γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) A_A-rho, 5-hydroxytryptamine type 3 (5-HT(3)) receptor antagonist, may be used to study the function of these receptors in the brain processes such as cognition and memory.[5] It serves as a specific platelet-activating factor receptor antagonist, which helps in the treatment of cardiovascular (Alzheimer′s disease)[4] and cerebrovascular diseases.[1]

Bioactive terpenoid found in Ginkgo biloba.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)