Organic Chemical
anthocyanin Audio
an·tho·cy·a·nin [ an-thuh-sahy-uh-nin ]
Subclass of:
Flavonoids; Glycosides
Definitions related to anthocyanins:
  • A flavonoid that is a glycoside derivative of anthocyanidin. They are water-soluble plant pigments that exhibit bright coloration. Their color is dependent on the pH of the solvent; therefore, these polyphenols are used as pH indicators.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A group of FLAVONOIDS derived from FLAVONOLS, which lack the ketone oxygen at the 4-position. They are glycosylated versions of cyanidin, pelargonidin or delphinidin. The conjugated bonds result in blue, red, and purple colors in flowers of plants.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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