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CHLOROPHYLLINE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Industries
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
  • Medication
DEF

The reaction product of alcoholic potassium or sodium hydroxide and alcoholic leaf extracts, used in food coloring, dyes, deodorants, and medicine.

OBS

In this reaction, the methyl and phytyl groups are replaced by alkali but the magnesium is not replaced.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
  • Médicaments
OBS

Chlorophylline [alpha]: Produit de saponification de la chlorophylle [alpha] par les alcalis; [...]

OBS

Chlorophylline [bêta]: Produit de saponification de la chlorophylle [bêta] par les alcalis; [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Industria alimentaria
  • Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
  • Medicamentos
DEF

Producto resultante de la reacción entre potasa alcohólica o hidróxido sódico y extracto alcohólico de las hojas.

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