Botanical Name | Psyllium |
Common Name | Chlorophyll pigments, CZE, Synthetic chlorophyll |
Country of Origin | China |
Solubility | water soluble |
Specific Gravity | 1.130–1.35 @ 20°C |
Optical Rotation | (-)1.5 –(-)4 @ 15°C |
Refrective Index | 1.044 –1.054@ 20°C |
PlantPart | Leaves |
Bland With | It blends well with olive and other essential oils |
CAS No | 28302-36-5 |
Flash Point | > 200.00 °F |
Extraction Method | Extraction |
Chlorophyllin is a food additive and used as an alternative medicine. It is a water-soluble, semi-synthetic copper derivative of chlorophyll that is obtained by alkaline hydrolysis of chlorophyll with replacement of the magnesium by copper and methyl and phytyl ester groups by sodium and potassium.
Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in most plants, algae, and certain bacteria. As all leaves and thus all leafy vegetables contain chlorophyll, it is one of the oldest and most widely consumed pigments in our diet. As it has been in the human diet forever, it can be considered one of the most safe food components. Chlorophyll plays an important role in plants in the photosynthesis, the mechanism by which plants acquire energy.
Color : Dark green,
Aroma : Characteristic Chlorophil
It mainly consists of copper chlorophyll trisodium and copper chlorophyll tartrate.
It is used as a topical preparation and finds application in various cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations. It is useful for both treatment and odor control of wounds, injuries and other skin conditions. With its clear chemo-preventive activities, it is popular as a food colorant and dietary supplement. The strong color of chlorophyll is useful as a commercial pigment and used as a green dye for food, toothpaste and detergents.