Description

Cyanidin 3-Sophoroside-5-Glucoside is a specific anthocyanin pigment, a natural colorant belonging to the flavonoid class of polyphenolic compounds. This compound is valued for its potent antioxidant properties and its role as a stable, vibrant color source. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the nutraceutical, functional food, and cosmetic industries seeking natural, bioactive ingredients.

Application

• Natural Food Colorant: Used to impart stable red, purple, or blue hues to beverages, confectionery, dairy products, and fruit preparations.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Incorporated into capsules, tablets, and powders for its well-documented antioxidant and potential health-promoting benefits.
• Functional Food & Beverage Enhancement: Added to health-focused products to boost antioxidant capacity and provide natural coloration.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Utilized in skincare products for its antioxidant activity and as a natural colorant in makeup.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a reference standard or active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in research on oxidative stress and inflammation.
• Analytical Standard: Used as a high-purity standard in HPLC and LC-MS for the quantification of anthocyanins in plant extracts and commercial products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyanidin 3-Sophoroside-5-Glucoside
CAS No.	16727-02-9
Molecular Formula	C39H43O22+
Molecular Weight	887.75 g/mol (for the cation)
Synonyms	Cyanidin 3-sophoroside-5-glucoside chloride; Cyanidin 3-O-sophoroside-5-O-glucoside; Cyanidin 3-O-[2-O-(β-D-glucopyranosyl)-β-D-glucopyranoside]-5-O-β-D-glucopyranoside; Kuromanin 3-sophoroside-5-glucoside; Anthocyanin C3S5G; Delphinidin 3-sophoroside-5-glucoside analog; Natural Red 3
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Quality Control

Our Cyanidin 3-Sophoroside-5-Glucoside is produced and tested under strict quality management systems. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high purity and consistency, with specifications suitable for food, nutraceutical, and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C under inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to minimize oxidation. The container should be kept in a cool, dry place separate from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to purple powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (UV-Vis)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤10 ppm
Solvent Residues (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Total Aerobic Microbial Count	≤1000 CFU/g
Total Yeast & Mold Count	≤100 CFU/g

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