Hirsutidin

Hirsutidin
Names
IUPAC name
2-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-7-methoxychromenylium-3,5-diol
Identifiers
4092-66-4 Yes
ChemSpider 390303 
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PubChem 441694
Properties
C18H17O7+
Molar mass 345.32 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Infobox references

Hirsutidin is an O-methylated anthocyanidin, a chemical compound belonging to the anthocyanins. It can be found in Catharanthus roseus[1] (Madagascar periwinkle) where it is the prominent compound in petals and can also be found in callus cultures.[2]

Glycosides

3-O-(6-O-p-coumaroyl) glucoside of hirsutidin can also be found in Catharanthus roseus.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Characterization of the anthocyanins of Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don in vivo and in vitro by electrospray ionization ion trap mass spectrometry, Anna Piovan, Raffaella Filippini, Donata Favretto, 1998
  2. ↑ Catharanthus flavonoids on Schroeder page, uni. Freiburg, Germany
  3. ↑ Anthocyanins in Catharanthus roseus in vivo and in vitro: a review, Anna Piovan and Raffaella Filippini, 2007