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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
Green pigment found in plants. Pure chlorophyll appears was waxy dark green to black crystals. In nature, chlorophyll transforms the energy from light into chemical energy by converting [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=carbon%20dioxide carbon dioxide] to [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=carbohydrate carbohydrates]. Chlorophyll has been used as a green colorant in clothing, [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=soap soaps], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=leather leathers], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=wax waxes], foods, liquors, and perfumes. It is also used as a sensitizer for [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=color%20film color film]. Other uses include as a deodorizer.
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Green pigment found in plants. Pure chlorophyll appears was waxy dark green to black crystals. In nature, chlorophyll transforms the energy from light into chemical energy by converting [[carbon dioxide]] to [[carbohydrate|carbohydrates]]. Chlorophyll has been used as a green colorant in clothing, [[soap|soaps]], [[leather|leathers]], [[wax|waxes]], foods, liquors, and perfumes. It is also used as a sensitizer for [[color film]]. Other uses include as a deodorizer.
  
== Other Properties ==
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==Physical and Chemical Properties==
  
 
Soluble in acids, alcohol.  Slightly soluble in ether.  Insoluble in water.
 
Soluble in acids, alcohol.  Slightly soluble in ether.  Insoluble in water.
  
== Authority ==
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== Resources and Citations ==
  
 
* ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996  Comment: entry 2128
 
* ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996  Comment: entry 2128
  
* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com  Comment: "chlorophyll" Encyclopædia Britannica [Accessed October 9, 2001].
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* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com  Comment: "chlorophyll" [Accessed October 9, 2001].
  
 
* F. Crace-Calvert, ''Dyeing and Calico Printing'', Palmer & Howe, London, 1876
 
* F. Crace-Calvert, ''Dyeing and Calico Printing'', Palmer & Howe, London, 1876

Latest revision as of 13:35, 29 May 2022

Description

Green pigment found in plants. Pure chlorophyll appears was waxy dark green to black crystals. In nature, chlorophyll transforms the energy from light into chemical energy by converting Carbon dioxide to carbohydrates. Chlorophyll has been used as a green colorant in clothing, soaps, leathers, waxes, foods, liquors, and perfumes. It is also used as a sensitizer for Color film. Other uses include as a deodorizer.

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in acids, alcohol. Slightly soluble in ether. Insoluble in water.

Resources and Citations

  • The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 2128
  • F. Crace-Calvert, Dyeing and Calico Printing, Palmer & Howe, London, 1876