Here are some characteristics of compounds:     Compounds are made up of 2 or more elements and they are all  chemically bonded.  The properties of a compound are d … ifferent from the elements  that make it up. Compounds can be broken back into elements by chemical  reaction, exposure to light, etc.n organic compound is mainly made up of C, H, N, O atoms. 4 people found this useful. Edit. Share to: 1  Anthocyanins Anthocyanins refer to pigments, which are responsible for the skin colors and dark hue of numerous flowers and plants, including fruits such as berries and grapes.