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CAS 17499-98-8

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Bacteriochlorophyll a

Description:
Bacteriochlorophyll a is a chlorophyll-like pigment primarily found in certain photosynthetic bacteria, particularly in the green sulfur bacteria and purple bacteria. It plays a crucial role in the process of photosynthesis, allowing these organisms to capture light energy and convert it into chemical energy. Structurally, bacteriochlorophyll a is similar to chlorophyll a but has distinct differences in its side chains and the central metal ion, which is typically magnesium. This pigment absorbs light in the infrared region, making it particularly effective in low-light environments, such as deep aquatic systems. Bacteriochlorophyll a is also involved in the formation of light-harvesting complexes, which enhance the efficiency of light absorption. Its unique absorption spectrum allows these bacteria to thrive in niches where other photosynthetic organisms may not be as effective. Additionally, bacteriochlorophyll a can be involved in various biochemical pathways, contributing to the overall metabolic processes of the bacteria that contain it.
Formula:C55H74MgN4O6
InChI:InChI=1/C55H76N4O6.Mg/c1-13-39-34(7)41-29-46-48(38(11)60)36(9)43(57-46)27-42-35(8)40(52(58-42)50-51(55(63)64-12)54(62)49-37(10)44(59-53(49)50)28-45(39)56-41)23-24-47(61)65-26-25-33(6)22-16-21-32(5)20-15-19-31(4)18-14-17-30(2)3;/h25,27-32,34-35,39-40,51H,13-24,26H2,1-12H3,(H2,56,57,58,59,60,62);/q;+2/p-2/b33-25+;
InChI key:InChIKey=DSJXIQQMORJERS-AGGZHOMASA-M
SMILES:CC1=C2[N-]3[Mg+2]45[N]=6C(=C7C3=C1C(=O)[C@@H]7C(OC)=O)[C@@H](CCC(OC/C=C(/CCC[C@@H](CCC[C@@H](CCCC(C)C)C)C)\C)=O)[C@H](C)C6C=C8[N-]4C(=CC9=[N]5C(=C2)[C@H](CC)[C@H]9C)C(C(C)=O)=C8C
Synonyms:
  • (SP-4-2)-[(2E,7R,11R)-3,7,11,15-Tetramethyl-2-hexadecenyl (3S,4S,13R,14R,21R)-9-acetyl-14-ethyl-13,14-dihydro-21-(methoxycarbonyl)-4,8,13,18-tetramethyl-20-oxo-3-phorbinepropanoato(2-)-κN<sup>23</sup>,κN<sup>24</sup>,κN<sup>25</sup>,κN<sup>26</sup>]magnesium
  • (SP-4-2-{3S-[3α(2E,7S*,11S*),4β,13β,14α,21β]})-[3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadec-2-enyl-9-acetyl-14-ethyl-21-(methoxycarbonyl)-4,8,13,18-tetramethyl-20-oxo-13,14-dihydro-3-phorbinepropionato(2-)-N23,N24,N25,N26]magnesium
  • 3-Phorbinepropanoic acid, 9-acetyl-14-ethyl-13,14-dihydro-21-(methoxycarbonyl)-4,8,13,18-tetramethyl-20-oxo-, 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2-hexadecenyl ester, magnesium complex, [3S-[3α(2E,7S*,11S*),4β,13β,14α,21β]]-
  • Bacteriochlorophyll
  • Bacteriochlorophyll a
  • Bacteriochlorophyll a<sub>P</sub>
  • Bacteriochlorophyll aP
  • Bacteriochlorophylls
  • Magnesium, ((2E,7R,11R)-3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2-hexadecenyl (3S,4S,13R,14R,21R)-9-acetyl-14-ethyl-13,14-dihydro-21-(methoxycarbonyl)-4,8,13,18-tetramethyl-20-oxo-3-phorbinepropanoato(2-)-kappaN23,kappaN24,kappaN25,kappaN26)-, (SP-4-2)-
  • Magnesium, (3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2-hexadecenyl 9-acetyl-14-ethyl-13,14-dihydro-21-(methoxycarbonyl)-4,8,13,18-tetramethyl-20-oxo-3-phorbinepropanoato(2-)-N23,N24,N25,N26)-, (SP-4-2-(3S-(3alpha(2E,7S*,11S*),4beta,13beta,14alpha,21beta)))-
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