Anthocyanins

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000656",
  "term": "Anthocyanins",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Water-soluble plant pigments belonging to the flavonoid class, responsible for the red, purple, and blue colors observed in many fruits, vegetables, and flowers. They are glycosides of anthocyanidins, meaning they have a sugar moiety attached to the anthocyanidin core. The specific color depends on pH, metal complexation, and co-pigmentation.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "aglycon",
    "anthocyanidins",
    "flavonoids",
    "glycosides",
    "hydrolysis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1318 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/anthocyanins/"
}