Technical Data

163073
CAS Number
519-62-0
Grade
Highly Purified
MDL Number
MFCD00079053
Molecular Formula
C₅₅H₇₀MgN₄O₆
Molecular Weight
907.47
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
-20°C
Chlorophyll b
Phorbine, magnesium deriv.; Chlorophyll b; Chlorophyll-; β-Chlorophyll; (SP-4-2)-[(2E,7R,11R)-3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2-hexadecenyl (3S,4S,21R)-9-ethenyl-14-ethyl-13-formyl-21-(methoxycarbonyl)-4,8,18-trimethyl-20-oxo-3-phorbinepropanoato(2-)-κN23,κN24,κN25,κN26]-Magnesium

Chlorophyll b is a photosynthetic pigment used in the absorption of light energy. Chlorophyl b is involved in photosynthesis and absorbs primarily blue light. Dyes and metabolites.

Synonyms
Phorbine, magnesium deriv.; Chlorophyll b; Chlorophyll-; β-Chlorophyll; (SP-4-2)-[(2E,7R,11R)-3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2-hexadecenyl (3S,4S,21R)-9-ethenyl-14-ethyl-13-formyl-21-(methoxycarbonyl)-4,8,18-trimethyl-20-oxo-3-phorbinepropanoato(2-)-κN23,κN24,κN25,κN26]-Magnesium
CAS Number
519-62-0
Molecular Formula
C₅₅H₇₀MgN₄O₆
Molecular Weight
907.47
Appearance
Dark green semi-solid
Purity
≥90%
Chlorophyll a
≤0.5%
Identity (1H NMR)
Conforms to structure
Solubility
Chloroform (Slightly), Diethyl Ether (Very Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Storage and Stability
Store at -20°C under inert atmosphere. Light Sensitive, amber vial. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
1. Scordino, M., et al.: Ingre. Aliment., 11:18, 2012; 2. Felming, I.: Nature, 216:151 (1967); 3. Woodward, R.B. et al.: Tetrahedron, 46:7599 1990); 4. Chen, M. et al.: Sciemce, 319:1318 (2010); 5. Gitelson, A.A. et al.: Rem. Sens. Environ., 69:296 (1999)
USBio References
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