Gymnemagenin is a triterpenoid isolated fromG. sylvestre. Gymnemagenin is an agent for diabetes and obesity and also possesses antiviral properties^[1][2].

Gymnemagenin has a poor oral bioavailability (~ 14 %) in rats^[2].
Gymnemagenin has a short half-life and a high clearance in rats^[2].
Gymnemagenin metabolizes rapidly with a short apparent and intrinsic half-life (~ 7 min) and high intrinsic clearance^[2].

506.71

Solid

C₃₀H₅₀O₆

22467-07-8

• Terpenoids
• Triterpenes

• Plants
• Asclepiadaceae
• Gymnema sylvestre(Retz.) Schult.

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light)