Betacyanins

Conjugates of betalamic acid with cyclo-dopa, both of which derive from TYROSINE. They appear similar to INDOLES but are biosynthesized by a different path and contain N+. Members are red or violet COLORING AGENTS found in the Caryophyllales order of PLANTS and some BASIDIOMYCETES.

Also Known As:

Betanidins; Betanins; Betacyanin; Betanidin

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Coloring Agents

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Amines: 4871
  - Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: 136
    - Betalains: 38
      - Betacyanins: 23
- Onium Compounds
  - Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: 136
    - Betalains: 38
      - Betacyanins: 23
Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- Alkaloids: 5398
  - Betalains: 38
    - Betacyanins: 23
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Piperidines: 17
    - Betalains: 38
      - Betacyanins: 23
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Amino Acids: 30675
  - Cyclic Amino Acids: 3
    - Aromatic Amino Acids: 467
      - Tyrosine: 10509
        Betalains: 38
        Betacyanins: 23

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Bio-Agent Context: Research Results