title: Synthetic anthocyanidins and their antioxidant properties.
abstract: Anthocyanidins were synthesized to study the effect of methoxy substitution on the B ring to their antioxidant property. Comparative FRAP studies show 2'- and 4'-methoxy substituents have higher antioxidant activities, which may be attributed to both resonance and inductive effects.Graphical abstract:Anthocyanidins as reducing agents.
authors.affiliation: Physical Sciences, Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, NY 11235 USA.
authors.forename: Homar S
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Barcena
authors.affiliation: Physical Sciences, Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, NY 11235 USA.
authors.forename: Peishan
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.affiliation: Physical Sciences, Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, NY 11235 USA.
authors.forename: Abraham
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tuachi
keywords: Dyes; FRAP; Green chemistry; One pot synthesis