Comparing the Chemistry of Malvidin-3-O-glucoside and Malvidin-3,5-O-diglucoside Networks: A Holistic Approach to the Acidic and Basic Paradigms with Implications in Biological Studies

André Seco, Ana Rita Pereira, Ambrósio Camuenho, Joana Oliveira, Ricardo Dias, Natércia F. Brás, Nuno Basílio, A. Jorge Parola, João C. Lima, Victor de Freitas, Fernando Pina

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Abstract

The kinetics, thermodynamics, and degradation of malvidin mono- and diglucosides were studied following a holistic approach by extending to the basic medium. In acidic conditions, the reversible kinetics of the flavylium cation toward the equilibrium is controlled by the hydration and cis-trans isomerization steps, while in the basic medium, the OH- nucleophilic addition to the anionic quinoidal bases is the slowest step. There is a pH range (transition pHs), between the acidic and basic paradigms, that includes physiological pH (7.4), where degradation reactions occur faster, preventing the system from reaching the equilibrium. The transition pH of the diglucoside is narrower, and in contrast with the monoglucoside, there is no evidence for the formation of colored oligomers among the degradation products. Noteworthy, OH- addition in position 4 to form B42-, a kinetic product that decreases the overall equilibration rate, was observed only for the diglucoside.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7497-7510
Number of pages14
JournalJournal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
Volume72
Issue number13
Early online date23 Mar 2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Apr 2024

Keywords

  • anthocyanins
  • degradation rates
  • kinetics
  • malvidin monoglucoside and diglucoside
  • malvidin monoglucoside dimers
  • physiologic pH
  • stopped-flow

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