Mirtillin
Synonyms
Delphinidin-3-glucoside chloride;
Delphinidine 3-monoglucoside;
Delphinidol 3-glucoside;
1-Benzopyrylium, 5,7-dihydroxy-3-(beta-D-glucopyranosyloxy)-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-, chloride;
Delphinidin 3-O-glucoside;
Category
Cationic surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 6906-38-3
EINECS: N/A
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C21H21ClO12; C21H21O12.Cl
Molecular Weight: 500.84
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), solid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable. Easily oxidized.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
rat intraperitoneal LD50 |
1850mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent anti-oxidizing, dispersing abilities. Natural product.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
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Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as dye.
Use as antioxidant.
2, Personal care products
Dye in personal care products.
Also be used as antioxidant and conditioning agent, and has good anti-aging and anti-wrinkle effects.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 6906-38-3, Mirtillin
Update: 20130923(1); 20180826(2);