Absorption maximum, lambda max: 685nm in chloroform
Absorptivity in chloroform: 46 L gm-1 cm-1 at 685nm; 16 L g-1 cm-1 at 419nm
Appearance: green powder
Melting point: 245˚C
Solubility in grams/100 grams of solvent:
Acetone 0.2 grams
Xylene 3.0 grams
Methylene chloride 5.5 grams