Ginkgolide B

Ginkgolide B (BN-52021) is a natural terpene lactone from Ginkgo biloba that acts as a platelet-activating factor receptor (PAFR) antagonist with an IC50 of 3.6 μM. It is widely used in pharmacological research to study inflammation, neuroprotection, and cardiovascular disorders in both cellular and animal models.

Product Specifications

CAS Number

15291-77-7

Product Name Alternative

BN 52021

Field of Research

Cell Biology, Neuroscience

Purity

>98%

Bioactivity

PAF antagonist

Form

Powder

Solubility

Soluble in DMSO (up to 40 mg/ml) or in Ethanol (up to 10 mg/ml) .

Smiles

CC1C (=O) OC2C (O) C34C5CC (C (C) (C) C) C33C (O) C (=O) OC3OC4 (C (=O) O5) C12O

Molecular Formula

C20H24O10

Molecular Weight

424.41

References & Citations

Ika Adhani Sholihah et al. Lacticaseibacillus paracasei–Derived Extracellular Vesicles Enhance Polyethyleneimine-Mediated Plasmid Transfection in HEK293 Cells via AKT Signaling BioNanoScience, (2026)