Interaction between Cyanidin 3-glucoside and Cu(II) ions

The interaction between cyanidin 3-glucoside (Cy 3-glc) and Cu(II) in a binary solvent (methanol–water, 1:1, (v/v)) and in a phosphate buffer was studied. It is demonstrated that Cy 3-glc and Cu(II) ions form a complex that is manifested by appearance of a new absorption band. In the complex, the reduction of Cu(II)–Cu(I) and oxidation of Cy 3-glc takes place. The association constant of the complex formation was calculated using the Rose–Drago method. The complex stoichiometry in the binary solvent was 1:1, and the association constant was K = (28,600 ± 2600) M−1. Interaction of Cy 3-glc and Cu(II) ions has two stages “fast” and “slow”. The kinetics of these processes has been investigated. Thermodynamic data for the “fast” process: enthalpy (ΔH∗) and entropy (ΔE∗) of activation, were calculated.