Product Name: Chlorophyll A
CAS: 479-61-8
Molecular Formula: C55H72MgN4O5
Molecular Weight: 893.489
Synonyms: Buy Drisdol；Ergocalciferol；Ergocalciferolum；Vitamin D

Chlorophyll A is an important pigment contained in various pigments of phytoplankton. In phytoplankton, it accounts for 1% of the dry weight of organic matter 〖KG-1.3mm〗~2%. It is an index for estimating primary productivity and biomass, and it is also a must-test item for red tide monitoring.

Chemical nature
Waxy solid. It is olive green to dark green, depending on the amount of magnesium incorporated. Slightly smelly. The melting point of chlorophyll a is 150-153°C, and the melting point of chlorophyll b is 183-185°C. It coexists with yellow carotene b and lutein in plant leaf chloroplasts. Sensitive to light and heat, it can be saponified and hydrolyzed into bright green chlorophyllin (salt), phytol and methanol in dilute lye, and can become dark green to greenish brown pheophytin in acid solution. not soluble in water. Soluble in fatty solvents such as ethanol, ether and acetone.

Application
Food green coloring. Used in cakes, beverages, liqueurs, etc. In fact, plant leaves or dry powder are often used directly. For example, tea powder, mugwort, spinach, chlorella, etc. Adding to gum can eliminate bad breath.

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CAS 479-61-8, Chlorophyll A, C55H72MgN4O5
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