Description

Delphinidin Chloride is a naturally occurring anthocyanidin pigment, a key compound responsible for the vibrant blue, purple, and red hues in many fruits and flowers. Its significance lies in its potent antioxidant properties and its role as a primary biochemical precursor for color development. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the nutraceutical, cosmetic, and food science industries seeking to develop natural colorants and study plant-based bioactive molecules.

Application

• Natural Food Colorant Development: Used in R&D for creating stable, natural blue and purple colorants for beverages, confectionery, and dairy products.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplement Formulation: Serves as a key ingredient in supplements targeting antioxidant support and cellular health due to its bioactive profile.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Products: Incorporated into skincare formulations for its antioxidant properties and potential to impart natural color.
• Biochemical & Pharmaceutical Research: Acts as a standard reference material and an intermediate in studies of anthocyanin metabolism, bioavailability, and health benefits.
• Plant Physiology & Genetics Studies: Utilized as a marker compound in research on flower pigmentation, fruit ripening, and stress responses in plants.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a high-purity standard for HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical methods for quantifying anthocyanins in complex matrices.

Basic Information

Product Name	Delphinidin Chloride
CAS No.	528-53-0
Molecular Formula	C15H11ClO7
Molecular Weight	338.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Delphinidin chloride; 3,3',4',5,5',7-Hexahydroxyflavylium chloride; 3,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-1-benzopyrylium chloride; Delphinidin; Delphinidin ion chloride; Cl 122,051; Delphinidol chloride; Natural Blue 1 (related)
EINECS	208-437-0

Quality Control

Our Delphinidin Chloride is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant analytical standards and our products are suitable for research and development applications requiring reliable, high-quality reference materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to purple crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (UV-Vis)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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