Pelargonidin

Pelargonidin

IUPAC name	2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)chromenylium-3,5,7-triol
Identifiers
CAS number	[134-04-3]
PubChem	440832
SMILES	C1=CC(=CC=C1C2=C(C=C3C (=CC(=CC3=[O+]2)O)O)O)O
Properties
Molecular formula	C₁₅H₁₁O₅⁺
Molar mass	271.24 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Pelargonidin is an anthocyanidin, or type of plant pigment. Like all anthocyanins, it is an antioxidant. It produces an characterisitic orange color, and can be found in red geraniums, and ripe raspberries and strawberries, as well as blueberries, blackberries, plums and cranberries.

[edit] See also

v • d • e Anthocyanins and their glucosides

Anthocyanins	cyanidin-3-rutinoside • Protocyanin

Anthocyanidins	Cyanidin • Delphinidin • Europinidin • Luteolinidin • Pelargonidin • Malvidin • Peonidin • Petunidin • Rosinidin