Anthocyanins

Synonyms

Anthocyanidin

Anthocyanidins

Anthocyanin

Leucoanthocyanidins

A group of FLAVONOIDS derived from FLAVONOLS, which lack the ketone oxygen at the 4-position. They are glycosylated versions of cyanidin, pelargonidin or delphinidin. The conjugated bonds result in blue, red, and purple colors in flowers of plants.