The molecule is an anthocyanin cation that is cyanidin(1+) carrying a single beta-D-galactosyl substituent at position 3. It has a role as a plant metabolite and a food component. It is a beta-D-galactoside, an anthocyanin cation and a monosaccharide derivative. It derives from a cyanidin cation. It is a conjugate acid of a cyanidin 3-O-beta-D-galactoside betaine.
(2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2-[2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxychromenylium-3-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol