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Chlorophyllin
Other names	Natural green 3, E141
Identifiers
CAS number	11006-34-1
PubChem	23725082
SMILES	[show] C=CC3=C(C)C4=CC(C(C)C8CCC([O-])=O)=[N@]2C8=C(CC([O-])=O)C1=C(C([O-])=O)C(C)=C7N1[Cu@]52[N@@]6=C(C(C)=C(CC)C6=C7)C=C3N45.[Na+].[Na+].[Na+]
Properties
Molecular formula	C34H31CuN4Na3O6
Molar mass	724.15 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Chlorophyllin, a food additive and alternative medicine, is a water-soluble, semi-synthetic sodium/copper derivative of chlorophyll. Chlorophyllin is the active ingredient in a number of internally-taken preparations intended to reduce odors associated with incontinence, colostomies and similar procedures, as well as body odor in general. It is also available as a topical preparation, purportedly useful for both treatment and odor control of wounds, injuries, and other skin conditions - notably radiation burns.^{[citation needed]} As a food coloring agent, chlorophyllin is known as natural green 3 and has the E number E141.

External links

• Chlorophyll and Chlorophyllin, Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University
• Chlorophyll/Chlorophyllin