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How do you extract chlorophyll from a leaf?

April 26, 2017Chlorophyll Extract leaf

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How do you extract chlorophyll from a leaf?

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Grind leaves of a plant, preferably soft and very green ones – such as spinach, in a mortar and pestle with acetone (available in any pharmacy). Pour off the acetone solution which should be a dark green and contain chlorophyll. Warning – acetone is highly flammable.