Hirsutidin Explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. https://archive.today/20130105063940/http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/5021/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0 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. http://www.biologie.uni-freiburg.de/data/bio2/schroeder/Plant_Catharanthus_Flavonoids.html Catharanthus flavonoids on Schroeder page, uni. Freiburg, Germany
  3. Anthocyanins in Catharanthus roseus in vivo and in vitro: A review . 10.1007/s11101-006-9052-y . 2007 . Piovan . Anna . Filippini . Raffaella . Phytochemistry Reviews . 6 . 2–3 . 235–242 . 2007PChRv...6..235P . 676724 .

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