Chlorophyll a

• Description:

  Chlorophyll a is a key green pigment in oxygenic photosynthesis. Chlorophyll a has the dual functions of light harvesting and converting light energy into chemical energy through charge separation in photosystems I and II. Chlorophyll a has antioxidant activity and anti-inflammatory effects. Chlorophyll a can be used in researches for photosynthetic mechanisms and inflammation-related diseases[1][2][3][4].

• UNSPSC:

  12352200

• Hazard Statement:

  H302, H304

• Target:

  Biochemical Assay Reagents; Endogenous Metabolite

• Type:

  Biochemical Assay Reagents

• Related Pathways:

  Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Others

• Field of Research:

  Inflammation/Immunology

• Assay Protocol:

  https://www.medchemexpress.com/chlorophyll-a.html

• Purity:

  98

• Solubility:

  10 mM in DMSO

• Smiles:

  CC1=C2[N-]3[Mg+2]45[N]6=C(C=C7[N-]4C(C(C=C)=C7C)=CC8=[N]5C(C(CC)=C8C)=C2)[C@@H](C)[C@H](CCC(OC/C=C(C)/CCC[C@H](C)CCC[C@H](C)CCCC(C)C)=O)C6=C9C3=C1C([C@@H]9C(OC)=O)=O

• Molecular Formula:

  C55H72MgN4O5

• Molecular Weight:

  893.49

• Precautions:

  H302, H304

• References & Citations:

  [1]Björn LO, et al. A viewpoint: why chlorophyll a? Photosynth Res. 2009 Feb;99 (2) :85-98. |[2]Porcar-Castell A, et al. Linking chlorophyll a fluorescence to photosynthesis for remote sensing applications: mechanisms and challenges. J Exp Bot. 2014 Aug;65 (15) :4065-95.|[3]Baker NR, et al. Applications of chlorophyll fluorescence can improve crop production strategies: an examination of future possibilities. J Exp Bot. 2004 Aug;55 (403) :1607-21. |[4]Subramoniam A, et al. Chlorophyll revisited: anti-inflammatory activities of chlorophyll a and inhibition of expression of TNF-α gene by the same. Inflammation. 2012 Jun;35 (3) :959-66.

• Shipping Conditions:

  Blue Ice

• Storage Conditions:

  -20°C (Powder, protect from light)

• Scientific Category:

  Biochemical Assay Reagents

• Clinical Information:

  No Development Reported

• CAS Number:

  [479-61-8]