Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ717134
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Mar-1
Pages: 3
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
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An Improved Method for the Extraction and Thin-Layer Chromatography of Chlorophyll A and B from Spinach
Quach, Hao T.; Steeper, Robert L.; Griffin, William G.
Journal of Chemical Education, v81 n3 p385-387 Mar 2004
A simple and fast method, which resolves chlorophyll a and b from spinach leaves on analytical plates while minimizing the appearance of chlorophyll degradation products is shown. An improved mobile phase for the Thin-layer chromatographic analysis of spinach extract that allows for the complete resolution of the common plant pigments found in green plant leaves is also presented.
Descriptors: Science Education, Scientific Methodology, Plants (Botany), Biochemistry, Science Experiments, Laboratory Experiments
Journal of Chemical Education, Subscription Department, P.O. Box 1267, Bellmawr, NJ 08099-1267. Web site: http://jchemed.chem.wisc.edu/AboutJCE/contact.html.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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