Anthocyanins
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.
Year introduced: 1963
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Subheadings:
Tree Number(s): D03.383.663.283.266.450.087, D03.633.100.150.266.450.087, D09.408.084, D23.767.124
MeSH Unique ID: D000872
Entry Terms:
- Anthocyanin
- Leucoanthocyanidins
- Anthocyanidins
- Anthocyanidin