Description

Cyanidin 3-Arabinoside is a specific anthocyanin, a natural plant pigment belonging to the flavonoid class of polyphenols. This compound is valued for its potent antioxidant properties and vibrant color, making it a key ingredient in advanced nutraceutical and functional food formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the dietary supplement, natural food colorant, and cosmetic industries for its health-promoting and coloring applications.

Application

• Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals: Used as a key active ingredient in antioxidant formulas, capsules, and tablets targeting cellular health and wellness.
• Natural Food & Beverage Colorants: Imparts stable red to purple hues in beverages, confectionery, dairy products, and functional foods as a clean-label alternative to synthetic dyes.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Incorporated into skincare serums, creams, and lotions for its antioxidant benefits, helping to protect skin from environmental stressors.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a reference standard or active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in research focused on inflammation and metabolic health.
• Functional Food Development: Enhances the nutritional profile of superfood blends, health bars, and fortified beverages.
• Analytical & Laboratory Use: Employed as a high-purity standard for HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical methods in quality control and research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyanidin 3-Arabinoside
CAS No.	27214-72-8
Molecular Formula	C20H19O10+ (typically as a chloride salt)
Molecular Weight	419.36 g/mol (for the chloride salt)
Synonyms	Cyanidin 3-O-α-L-arabinopyranoside; Cyanidin-3-arabinoside; Cyanidin 3-O-arabinoside; 3-O-α-L-Arabinopyranosylcyanidin; Idaein; Cyanidin arabinoside; Kuromanin chloride (related but distinct, often confused); Anthocyanin C1
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Quality Control

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

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C (refrigerated) or as specified on the label. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a low-humidity environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to purple powder
Identification (HPLC/UV)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm
Solvent Residues	Meets ICH guidelines
Microbiological Analysis	Meets standard limits for dietary ingredients

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