Description

Delphinidin 3-o-β-D-Glucoside is a specific anthocyanin, a natural plant pigment belonging to the flavonoid class. This compound is valued for its potent antioxidant properties and vibrant blue-to-purple hue, making it a key ingredient in research and product development. It is primarily sought by the nutraceutical, cosmetic, and food & beverage industries for applications in natural colorants and functional ingredients.

Application

• Natural Food & Beverage Colorant: Used to impart stable blue, purple, or red shades to drinks, confectionery, dairy products, and other consumables.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Incorporated into formulations for its potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory health benefits.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Serves as a natural coloring agent in skincare, haircare, and makeup products, appealing to clean-label trends.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Utilized as a reference standard or active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in biomedical studies.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in laboratory studies to investigate plant metabolism, antioxidant mechanisms, and pigment stability.
• Agricultural & Botanical Extracts: Used as a marker compound for the standardization and quality control of fruit and flower extracts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Delphinidin 3-o-β-D-Glucoside
CAS No.	50986-17-9
Molecular Formula	C21H21O12+ (typically as chloride salt)
Molecular Weight	465.38 g/mol (for cation)
Synonyms	Delphinidin 3-glucoside; Delphinidin 3-O-glucoside; Delphinidin-3-O-β-D-glucopyranoside; Myrtillin; Violanin; Delphinidin 3-monoglucoside; Delphinidin 3-O-β-glucoside; Delphinidin-3-glucoside chloride
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Quality Control

Our Delphinidin 3-o-β-D-Glucoside is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and commercial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, residual solvents, and heavy metals 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. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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