Bassey A. Maikasuwa

Synthesis of 4-Phenylazo Phenol from Anthocyanins of Delonix regia and Hibiscus sabdariffa Flowers

Oaikhena Z. Esezobor, Bassey A. Maikasuwa, Terrumun A. Tor-Anyiin & John O. Igoli · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

Anthocyanins extracted from flowers of Delonix regia and Hibiscus sabdariffa were coupled with diazotised aniline. Spectroscopic analysis revealed the resulting product to be 4-phenylazo phenol. This study provides a viable use for anthocyanins as an alternative source of phenol...