The methanol extract obtained from the ripe fruits of Cornus mas L. (Cornaceae) have been phytochemically
studied. On the basis of HPLC–PDA–MS/MSn analysis eight compounds have been identified as
quercetin, kaempferol, and aromadendrin glycosilated derivatives. Three major compounds have been
also isolated by Sephadex LH-20 column chromatography followed by HPLC and characterised by NMR
spectroscopy. Moreover, LC–PDA–MS analysis of the red pigment revealed the presence of three anthocyanins.
The quantitative analysis of all compounds was reported
