Columnidin

Columnidin is an orange red pigment, belonging to the 3-deoxyanthocyanidins[2] found in red-flowered western-hemisphere gesneriad species such as episcias, columneas, sarmientas, and sinningias.

Columnidin
Names
IUPAC name
2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7,8-trihydroxychromenium
Other names
5,7,8,3′,4′-pentahydroxyflavylium[1]
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
Properties
C15H11O6
Molar mass 287.244
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

The columnidin is named after the gesneriad genus Columnea in which it is found,[3] notably in Columnea hybrida.[4]

References

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