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CAS 479-61-8

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Chlorophyll a

Description:
Chlorophyll a is a vital pigment found in plants, algae, and cyanobacteria, playing a crucial role in photosynthesis by absorbing light energy, primarily in the blue and red wavelengths. It has a complex structure characterized by a porphyrin ring with a central magnesium ion, which is essential for its function. Chlorophyll a is typically green in color, contributing to the green appearance of plants. It is soluble in organic solvents like acetone and ethanol but is less soluble in water. This pigment is not only important for energy capture in photosynthesis but also serves as an indicator of plant health and productivity. In addition to its biological significance, chlorophyll a has applications in food coloring, cosmetics, and as a natural dye. Its stability can be affected by factors such as light, temperature, and pH, which can lead to degradation and loss of its functional properties. Overall, chlorophyll a is a key component in the ecosystem, facilitating energy transfer and supporting life on Earth.
Formula:C55H72MgN4O5
InChI:InChI=1/C55H73N4O5.Mg/c1-13-39-35(8)42-28-44-37(10)41(24-25-48(60)64-27-26-34(7)23-17-22-33(6)21-16-20-32(5)19-15-18-31(3)4)52(58-44)50-51(55(62)63-12)54(61)49-38(11)45(59-53(49)50)30-47-40(14-2)36(9)43(57-47)29-46(39)56-42;/h13,26,28-33,37,41,51H,1,14-25,27H2,2-12H3,(H-,56,57,58,59,61);/q-1;+2/p-1/b34-26+;/t32?,33?,37-,41-,51+;/m0./s1
InChI key:InChIKey=ATNHDLDRLWWWCB-AENOIHSZSA-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(CC)=C9C)C(C=C)=C8C
Synonyms:
  • (SP-4-2)-[(2E,7R,11R)-3,7,11,15-Tetramethyl-2-hexadecenyl (3S,4S,21R)-9-ethenyl-14-ethyl-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
  • 3-Phorbinepropanoic acid, 9-ethenyl-14-ethyl-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,21β]]-
  • C 3000Ws
  • Chlorophyll a
  • Chlorophyll-1
  • IMMUTANS (Arabidopsis thaliana gene IM)
  • Magnesium pheophytin
  • Magnesium, [(2E,7R,11R)-3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2-hexadecenyl (3S,4S,21R)-9-ethenyl-14-ethyl-21-(methoxycarbonyl)-4,8,13,18-tetramethyl-20-oxo-3-phorbinepropanoato(2-)-κN23,κN24,κN25,κN26]-, (SP-4-2)-
  • Magnesium, [(2E,7R,11R)-3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2-hexadecenyl (3S,4S,21R)-9-ethenyl-14-ethyl-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>]-, (SP-4-2)-
  • Magnesium, [3,7,11,15-Tetramethyl-2-hexadecenyl-9-ethenyl-14-ethyl-21-(methoxycarbonyl)-4,8,13,18-tetramethyl-20-oxo-3-phorbinpropanoato(2-)-N23,N24,N25,N26]-, [SP-4-2-[3S-[3α(2E,7S*,11S*),4β,21β]]]-
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