Description

Cyanidin-3-Sambubioside is a specific anthocyanin, a natural pigment belonging to the flavonoid class of polyphenols. This compound is valued for its potent antioxidant properties and vibrant color, making it a key functional ingredient in several high-value industries. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the nutraceutical, food and beverage, and cosmetic sectors for its health-promoting benefits and natural coloring capabilities.

Application

• Natural Food & Beverage Colorant: Used to impart stable red, purple, or blue hues to juices, soft drinks, yogurts, confectionery, and other processed foods as a clean-label alternative to synthetic dyes.
• Dietary Supplement & Nutraceutical Formulations: Incorporated into capsules, tablets, and powders for its well-documented antioxidant and anti-inflammatory bioactivity.
• Functional Food Ingredient: Added to enhance the nutritional profile of health-focused products, contributing to claims regarding cellular health and oxidative stress reduction.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Products: Utilized in skincare formulations such as serums and creams for its antioxidant properties, which help protect the skin from environmental stressors.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a reference standard or active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in research focused on metabolic and inflammatory pathways.
• Analytical Standard: Employed as a high-purity standard in HPLC and LC-MS for the quantification and qualification of anthocyanins in complex botanical extracts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyanidin-3-Sambubioside
CAS No.	33012-73-6
Molecular Formula	C26H29O15+
Molecular Weight	581.50 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyanidin 3-sambubioside; Cyanidin-3-O-sambubioside; Sambubioside, cyanidin 3-; Cyanidin 3-O-β-sambubioside; 2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-3-[(2-O-β-D-xylopyranosyl-β-D-glucopyranosyl)oxy]-5,7-dihydroxy-1-benzopyrylium; Kuromanin 3-sambubioside; Anthocyanin C1; Natural Red 1 (related)
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Quality Control

Our Cyanidin-3-Sambubioside 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 an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to minimize oxidation. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to purple powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤10 ppm
Solvent Residues	Meets ICH guidelines
Microbiological Analysis	Meets standard for dietary ingredients

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