Description

Pelargonidin Chloride is a natural anthocyanidin compound, widely recognized for its role as a key pigment and bioactive molecule. Its primary commercial value lies in its potent antioxidant properties and vibrant color, making it a sought-after ingredient for research and product development. This compound is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the nutraceutical, cosmetic, and food & beverage industries, where it is used to develop functional ingredients and natural colorants.

Application

• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Utilized as a key active ingredient in antioxidant formulations and health supplements targeting cellular health and inflammation.
• Natural Food & Beverage Colorant: Serves as a stable, natural pigment (providing orange-red hues) for coloring juices, confectionery, yogurts, and other food products.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Incorporated into anti-aging serums, creams, and lotions for its skin-protective and free-radical scavenging benefits.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in preclinical studies for metabolic and inflammatory conditions.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in laboratory studies to investigate anthocyanin pathways, antioxidant mechanisms, and plant biochemistry.
• Agricultural & Plant Science: Applied in research focused on plant pigmentation, stress response, and the development of crops with enhanced nutritional profiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pelargonidin Chloride
CAS No.	134-04-3
Molecular Formula	C15H11ClO5
Molecular Weight	306.70 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-benzopyrylium chloride; Pelargonidin chloride; 3,4',5,7-Tetrahydroxyflavylium chloride; 4'-Hydroxycyanidol chloride; Pelargonidin; Cl 75180; Natural Orange 1; Pelargonidin ion(1+) chloride
EINECS	205-127-5

Quality Control

Our Pelargonidin Chloride is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including a Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality protocols are designed to meet the rigorous standards required for research, nutraceutical, and cosmetic applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-brown to dark red powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.