Anthocyanins
Also known as Anthocyanin, Flavylium, 2-phenylchromenylium
Key facts
What buyers check first
- CAS number
- 14051-53-7
- Formula
- C15H11O+
- Molar mass
- 207.25 g/mol
- Physical form
- Liquid
- HS code
- 293299
- Category
- Flavonoids and polyphenols

What is Anthocyanins?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Flavylium is a member of the class of chromenyliums that is chromenylium with a phenyl substituent at position 2. It is functionally related to a chromenylium.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- 2-phenylchromenylium
- CAS number
- 14051-53-7
- Molecular formula
- C15H11O+
- UNII
- D9PP99SH3U, F02KPB2508
- INCI name
- ANTHOCYANINS
- InChIKey
- NWKFECICNXDNOQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C15H11O/c1-2-6-12(7-3-1)15-11-10-13-8-4-5-9-14(13)16-15/h1-11H/q+1
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=[O+]C3=CC=CC=C3C=C2
Synonyms
- Anthocyanin
- Flavylium
- 2-phenylchromenylium
- Enocyanin
- Anthocyanidin
- Anthocyanidins
- Enocianina
- Oenocyanin
- 2-Phenyl-1-benzopyrylium
- 1-Benzopyrylium, 2-phenyl-
- Flavylium ion
- Flavylium cation
- 2-phenylbenzopyrylium
- 2-Phenyl-1-benzopyran-1-ium
- C15H11O+
- 2-phenyl-1$l^{4}-chromen-1-ylium
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Physical form | Liquidexp.Measured value |
|---|
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 207.25 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 207.0804 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | 4.38calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 11.3 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 1calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 16calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 3calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 3calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 1calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (0 violations)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Murcko scaffold
The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed
c1ccc(-c2ccc3ccccc3[o+]2)cc1
3 rings, 16 atoms. This chemical is the scaffold itself.
60 other chemicals share this scaffoldSafety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Use classes: Food additives, Cosmetics.
Industries and functions
Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name ANTHOCYANINS(colorant)
Functional uses
- Dye
- Flavouring and nutrient
Cosmetic functions
- Colorant
Pharmacology
Anthocyanin is 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.
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
Health and food
- EU cosmetic ingredient inventory
- Food additive
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Anthocyanins is traded under.
Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, other
- China28.9%
- Switzerland * partner reported12.7%
- Germany7.8%
- United States49.7%
- China11.9%
- India * partner reported3.3%
* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.
The HS code shown for Anthocyanins is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
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