Capensinidin (Cp) is an O-methylated anthocyanidin. It is a water-soluble, blue-red plant dye. It is a 5-methoxy analog of malvidin, has been obtained from Plumbago capensis.[1]
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IUPAC name
3,4′,7-Trihydroxy-3′,5,5′-trimethoxyflavylium
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Systematic IUPAC name
3,7-Dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-5-methoxy-1λ4-benzopyran-1-ylium | |
Other names
Capensinidin chloride
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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C18H17O7+ (Cl−) | |
Molar mass | 345.32 g/mol |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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References
edit- ^ "Two new naturally occurring anthocyanidins". Chemical Industry: 229–230. 1960.