Description

Cyanidin 3-Sophoroside Chloride is a specific, naturally derived anthocyanin pigment. This compound is valued for its potent antioxidant properties and vibrant color, making it a key ingredient in advanced formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the nutraceutical, cosmetic, and food & beverage industries for applications requiring natural colorants and bioactive components.

Application

• Natural Food & Beverage Colorant: Used to impart stable red to purple hues in drinks, confectionery, dairy products, and functional foods.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Incorporated for its antioxidant capacity and potential health benefits in capsule, tablet, and powder formulations.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Serves as a natural coloring agent in lipsticks, blushes, and skincare products, often marketed for its bioactive properties.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Utilized as a reference standard or active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediary in research on oxidative stress and inflammation.
• Functional Ingredient Development: Applied in the creation of novel functional foods and cosmeceuticals targeting anti-aging and wellness.
• Analytical Standard: Serves as a high-purity standard for HPLC and LC-MS analysis in quality control and research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyanidin 3-Sophoroside Chloride
CAS No.	38820-68-7
Molecular Formula	C27H31O16Cl
Molecular Weight	646.98 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyanidin-3-sophoroside chloride; Cyanidin 3-O-sophoroside chloride; Cyanidin 3-O-[β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-β-D-glucopyranoside] chloride; Kuromanin chloride (sophoroside derivative); Anthocyanin C3S; C3S Chloride; Natural Red 3 (related); Contact for details on EINECS

Quality Control

Our Cyanidin 3-Sophoroside Chloride is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch is tested 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 via HPLC 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 for long-term stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers should be opened minimally under controlled humidity conditions and resealed immediately after use.

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	Meets ICH guidelines

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