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pheophorbide a
under Chlorophyll
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Chlorophyll
Definition
: Porphyrin derivatives containing magnesium that act to convert light energy in photosynthetic organisms.
Other names
740, Chlorophyll; Chlorophyll 740
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pheophorbide a [ 2-deacetyl-2-vinylbacteriopheophorbide ]
split product of chlorophyll obtained by saponification of pheophytin
15664-29-6
Chlorophyll/*analogs & derivatives
Porphyrins
Pharma Action
Radiation-Sensitizing Agents
Anal Biochem 1981;114(2):367