should we boil a leaf in isopropyl solution (rubbing alcohol) to extract chlorophyll or just leave it in the alcohol - Science - Life Processes

Question

should we boil a leaf in isopropyl solution (rubbing alcohol) to
extract chlorophyll or just leave it in the alcohol? pls tell if we
need to boil the leaf in alcohol, what is the amount of time we
should boil it?

Mohit Singh · Accepted Answer

Dear Student,

The safest way to extract chlorophyll is as follows-

Boil 2 cups water in a medium-sized pot
Set your leaf in it for two minutes at a high temperature
Turn off the flame, and take the leaf out carefully into a
high-quality glass beaker containing 1 cup of rubbing alcohol
Put the beaker containing leaf in the middle of the pot of hot
water
Ensure the leaf is dipped in the rubbing alcohol
You'll see green rubbing alcohol within one hour; the green
colour is due to chlorophyll

Perform this experiment only in the presence of your instructor

Regards,

should we boil a leaf in isopropyl solution (rubbing alcohol) to extract chlorophyll or just leave it in the alcohol? pls tell. if we need to boil the leaf in alcohol, what is the amount of time we should boil it?