PRODUCT Properties
Melting point: | 183-185 °C(lit.) |
alpha | D20 -267° (acetone-methanol) |
storage temp. | -20°C |
form | Solid |
color | Dark Green to Very Dark Green Semi-Solid |
Merck | 13,2174 |
BRN | 4122778 |
Stability: | Light Sensitive |
InChIKey | NSMUHPMZFPKNMZ-VBYMZDBQSA-M |
EPA Substance Registry System | Chlorophyll b (519-62-0) |
Description and Uses
Chlorophyll b is a photosynthetic pigment used in the absorption of light energy. Chlorophyl b is involved in photosynthesis and absorbs primarily blue light.