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Annex IV Entry 149 14/08/2020

Anthocyanins (Cyanidin, Peonidin, Malvidin, Delphinidin, Petunidin, Pelargonidin)

ANTHOCYANINS

Anthocyanins (Cyanidin, Peonidin, Malvidin, Delphinidin, Petunidin, Pelargonidin) appears in Annex IV as a positive-list colorant entry for EU cosmetics.

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Permitted colorant— Annex IV, EU Regulation 1223/2009
Entry: 149

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 134-01-0
CAS 134-01-0PubChem CID 164544

Peonidin

Peonidin chloride is an anthocyanidin chloride that has peonidin as the cationic component. It has a role as an antioxidant, a metabolite, an antineoplastic agent and an apoptosis inducer. It contains a peonidin. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)chromenylium-3,5,7-triol chloride
Molecular formula
C16H13ClO6
Molecular weight
336.72 g/mol
Exact mass
336.0400658 Da
Topological polar surface area
91.2 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
4
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
6
Covalent units
2
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Peonidin chloride3,4',5,7-Tetrahydroxy-3'-methoxyflavylium chloride3,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1-benzopyrylium chlorideD0O766G47B2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)chromenylium-3,5,7-triol;chlorideCHEBI:75033CHEBI:753143,5,7-trihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)chromenium
16 more reported names
RefChem:1715322-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)chromene-3,5,7-triol205-125-62-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)chromenylium-3,5,7-triolPeonidin (chloride)YGM-6 (chloride)3,5,7-trihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)chromenylium chlorideUNII-D0O766G47BYGM-6 ChlorideEINECS 205-125-6PEONIDIN [MI]3,4',5,7-tetrahydroxy-3'-methoxy-2-phenylbenzopyrylium chloridePeonidin (chloride) (Standard)HY-N2459RHY-N24593,5,7-trihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)chromenium chloride
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External database identifiers

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 134-04-3
CAS 134-04-3PubChem CID 67249

Pelargonidin Chloride

Pelargonidin chloride is an anthocyanidin chloride that has pelargonidin as the cationic counterpart. It has a role as a plant metabolite and a phytoestrogen. It contains a pelargonidin. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)chromenylium-3,5,7-triol chloride
Molecular formula
C15H11ClO5
Molecular weight
306.70 g/mol
Exact mass
306.0295011 Da
Topological polar surface area
81.9 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
4
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
5
Covalent units
2
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

3,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-benzopyrylium chloridePelargonidol chloride3,4',5,7-Tetrahydroxyflavylium chlorideCHEBI:285102-(4-hydroxyphenyl)chromenylium-3,5,7-triol;chlorideRefChem:170703PELARGONIDIN (CHLORIDE)3,5,7-trihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)chromenylium chloride
16 more reported names
PelargonidinchlorideUNII-DFL6200791EINECS 205-127-73,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)benzopyrylium chloride1-Benzopyrylium, 3,5,7-trihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-, chlorideAC-344463,4',5,7-tetrahydroxy-2-phenylbenzopyrylium chloridePelargonidin(chloride)Pelargonidin Impurity 2PELARGONIDIN [MI]FT-06317773,5,7-trihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)chromenium chloride3,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-(4-hyTN1058CS-W012086HY-W011370
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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 528-53-0
CAS 528-53-0PubChem CID 68245

Delphinidin Chloride

Delphinidin chloride is an anthocyanidin chloride that has delphinidin as the cationic counterpart. It contains a delphinidin. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)chromenylium-3,5,7-triol chloride
Molecular formula
C15H11ClO7
Molecular weight
338.69 g/mol
Exact mass
338.0193304 Da
Topological polar surface area
122.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
6
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
7
Covalent units
2
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

3,3',4',5,5',7-Hexahydroxyflavylium chloride2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)chromenylium-3,5,7-triol;chlorideRefChem:131633Delphinidin (chloride)1-Benzopyrylium, 3,5,7-trihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-, chloride3,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-1-benzopyrylium chloride3,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)benzopyrylium chlorideDelphinidin Chloride (~80% purity)
16 more reported names
2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-1-benzopyrylium-3,5,7-triol3,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)chromenylium chlorideDelphinidine; Delphinidol; Ephdine; IdB 1056;Delfinidol chloride; DelphinidinEphdine; 3,5,7-trihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)chromenylium chlorideIdB-1056Delphinidin chloride, analytical standardCCRIS 2518UNII-EM6MD4AEHEEINECS 208-437-0delfinidolchlorideParaffin liquid,DELPHINIDIN [MI]Flavylium 3,3',4',5,5',7-hexahydroxy-, chlorideHY-N2409RDelphinidin (chloride) (Standard)GLXC-10984
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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 528-58-5
CAS 528-58-5PubChem CID 68247

Cyanidin Chloride

IUPAC name
2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)chromenylium-3,5,7-triol chloride
Molecular formula
C15H11ClO6
Molecular weight
322.69 g/mol
Exact mass
322.0244158 Da
Topological polar surface area
102.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
5
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
6
Covalent units
2
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Cyanidol chlorideIdB-10273,3',4',5,7-Pentahydroxyflavylium chloride1-Benzopyrylium, 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-, chloride2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-1-benzopyrylium chlorideNSC-4072913,3',4',5,7-Pentahydroxy-2-phenylbenzopyrylium chloride2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)chromenylium-3,5,7-triol;chloride
16 more reported names
2G4283G96UFlavylium, 3,3',4',5,7-pentahydroxy-, chloride1-benzopyrylium, 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-, chloride (1:1)RefChem:33986208-438-62-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxychromenylium chlorideIdb 1027GastrotelosCyanidin (Chloride)Cyanidin-ChlorideAC-34419CyanidinChloride3,3',4,5,7-Pentahydroxyflavylium chloride3,3',4',5,7-Pentahydroxyflavylium chloride; Cyanidol chlorideEINECS 208-438-6NSC 407291
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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 643-84-5
CAS 643-84-5PubChem CID 69512

Malvidin Chloride

IUPAC name
2-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)chromenylium-3,5,7-triol chloride
Molecular formula
C17H15ClO7
Molecular weight
366.7 g/mol
Exact mass
366.0506305 Da
Topological polar surface area
100.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
4
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
7
Covalent units
2
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

SyringidinPrimulidinEnidin3,4',5,7-Tetrahydroxy-3',5'-dimethoxyflavylium chlorideGL5KGZ4D8UNSC-94526RefChem:800844211-403-8
16 more reported names
Malvinidol chlorideSyringidin chlorideMalvidolOenidinMalvinidinMalvidin (chloride)2-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)chromenylium-3,5,7-triol;chlorideMALVIDINCHLORIDEEINECS 211-403-8UNII-GL5KGZ4D8UNSC 94526Malvidinchlorid1-Benzopyrylium, 3,5,7-trihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-, chlorideFlavylium, 3,4',5,7-tetrahydroxy-3',5'-dimethoxy-, chloride3,4',5,7-Tetrahydroxy-2',5'-dimethoxy-2-phenylbenzopyrylium chlorideMALVIDIN CHLORIDE [MI]
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Record details

Warnings

Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E163)

Colour index or glossary

ANTHOCYANINS

Chemical name

Anthocyanins (Cyanidin, Peonidin, Malvidin, Delphinidin, Petunidin, Pelargonidin)

Chemical / IUPAC name

3,5,7-trihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-benzopyrylium chloride

Color

Red

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EC) 2009/1223

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Identified ingredients

Key data

CAS
528-58-5 / 134-01-0 / 528-53-0 / 643-84-5 / 134-04-3
EC
208-438-6 / 205-125-6 / 211-403-8 / 208-437-0 / - / 205-127-7
Annex
IV
Entry number
149

Inventory links for Anthocyanins (Cyanidin, Peonidin, Malvidin, Delphinidin, Petunidin, Pelargonidin)

Inventory Restriction reference
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What Annex IV means for Anthocyanins (Cyanidin, Peonidin, Malvidin, Delphinidin, Petunidin, Pelargonidin)

Anthocyanins (Cyanidin, Peonidin, Malvidin, Delphinidin, Petunidin, Pelargonidin) is an approved colorant listed in Annex IV of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Only colorants on this positive list may be used to colour cosmetic products on the EU market.

Some colorants in Annex IV are restricted by product type — for example, prohibited from use around the eyes or in products applied to mucous membranes. Check the product type and conditions fields above before use.

This record is linked to 1 CosIng inventory ingredient for name and identifier cross-reference. The page also surfaces 12 related annex records with overlapping identifiers, annex logic or naming patterns.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Anthocyanins (Cyanidin, Peonidin, Malvidin, Delphinidin, Petunidin, Pelargonidin) is included in Annex IV of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 as a permitted colorant. Only colorants on this positive list may be used to colour cosmetic products in the EU. Check the product type conditions above for any use restrictions.

CAS 528-58-5 / 134-01-0 / 528-53-0 / 643-84-5 / 134-04-3 is the unique numerical identifier assigned to Anthocyanins (Cyanidin, Peonidin, Malvidin, Delphinidin, Petunidin, Pelargonidin) by the Chemical Abstracts Service. In cosmetic compliance work, the CAS number is used to cross-reference the substance across regulatory databases, raw material specifications and safety assessment reports. Multiple EU annex entries may share the same CAS number if the same substance appears under different conditions or in different annexes.

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