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Soluble in acids, alcohol. Slightly soluble in ether. Insoluble in water. | Soluble in acids, alcohol. Slightly soluble in ether. Insoluble in water. | ||
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* ''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" | + | * ''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 | ||
Revision as of 13:41, 19 August 2020
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.
Other 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
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "chlorophyll" [Accessed October 9, 2001].
- F. Crace-Calvert, Dyeing and Calico Printing, Palmer & Howe, London, 1876
- Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000