Chlorophyll a
Chemical compound
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Chlorophyll a is a specific form of chlorophyll used in oxygenic photosynthesis. It absorbs most energy from wavelengths of violet-blue and orange-red light, and it is a poor absorber of green and near-green portions of the spectrum. Wikipedia
Formula: C₅₅H₇₂O₅N₄Mg
Solubility: Very soluble in ethanol, ether; Soluble in ligroin, acetone, benzene, chloroform
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image; Interactive image
Density: 1.079 g/cm3
Melting point: ~ 152.3 °C (306.1 °F; 425.4 K); decomposes
Molar mass: 893.509 g·mol−1
PubChem CID: 6433192