Pelargondin is a molecule responsible for the red of the geranium flower and also contributes to the color of ripe strawberries and raspberries. the structure of pelargondin is:

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Helen Becker

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8 March, 03:13

Pelargondin is a molecule responsible for the red of the geranium flower and also contributes to the color of ripe strawberries and raspberries. the structure of pelargondin is:

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Fergie · Answer 1

Pelargondin is a phytochemical (chemical from plants), belonging to the category of anthocyanidin, and is responsible for orange pigmentation. It can be found in red germaniums (Geraniaceae), spathes of Philodendron (Araceae), plums, pomegranates, and berries such as ripe raspberries and strawberries, and even blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries.

The chemical structure of pelargondin is shown in the figure below.