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Natural pigment, which plays a central role in plant photosynthesis.
The molecule is responsible for the conversion of light energy into chemical energy.

Bluish-black solid, light sensitive and hygroscopic.

Soluble in diethyl ether, acetone, methanol, ethanol.
Not soluble in water.

Caution: Solution of chlorophyll a undergoes slow chemical changes when exposed to air and/or bright light.

Cyanobacterium Anacystis nidulans. (Synechocystis PCC 6803)

42617-16-3

893.5 Da 

Molar extinction coefficient at 660 nm in dry diethyl ether 85 000 M^-1 cm^-1

A₄₂₈/A₆₆₀   = 1.29 ± 0.01                        (see UV / VIS Spectrum)
³ 98%  (HPLC, 405 nm)                       (see HPLC Chromatogram)

TLC: one spot only.