Betacyanins

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.092.877.233.500 - D02.675.276.136.500 - D03.132.124.500 - D03.383.621.080.500 - D12.125.072.050.875.064.500

**Synonyms:** - Betacyanin