Description

Chlorophyllide A is a key intermediate and derivative of chlorophyll, formed by the removal of the phytol chain. This compound is essential for research and applications involving the fundamental structure and photochemical properties of chlorophylls. It serves as a critical standard and precursor in the development of natural colorants, photosensitizers, and biochemical research tools. Primary industrial interest comes from the food, cosmetic, and life science research sectors seeking high-purity natural compounds.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Used as a high-purity reference standard in photosynthesis research, enzymatic studies, and chlorophyll metabolism analysis.
• Natural Colorant Development: Acts as a precursor or model compound for developing stable, natural green colorants for food and cosmetic applications.
• Photosensitizer Synthesis: Utilized in the research and synthesis of novel photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy (PDT) and other light-activated medical treatments.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a critical calibration standard in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and spectrophotometric methods for chlorophyll analysis.
• Plant Physiology Studies: Employed in laboratory studies to investigate chlorophyll biosynthesis, degradation pathways, and plant stress responses.
• Educational & Diagnostic Kits: Incorporated into educational laboratory kits and diagnostic reagents for teaching and research in plant biology and chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chlorophyllide A
CAS No.	14897-06-4
Molecular Formula	C35H34MgN4O5
Molecular Weight	614.98 g/mol
Synonyms	Chlorophyllide a; 17,18-Didehydro-3,8-divinylphorbine a carboxylic acid methyl ester; Magnesium chlorophyllide a; Chlorophyll a derivative; 3-Vinyl-8-ethyl-13-formyl-17-(2-methoxycarbonylethyl)-2,7,12,18-tetramethylporphyrin; Phorbine a carboxylic acid methyl ester; Chlorophyll a hydrolysate (phytol-free)
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Quality Control

Our Chlorophyllide A is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques, including HPLC and UV-Vis spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and degradation. For long-term stability, keep the product in a freezer at -20°C. The container should be kept in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to blackish-green powder or solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (UV-Vis)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC, Area %)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.