Tyrian Purple: 6,6’-Dibromoindigo and Related Compounds

Tyrian Purple: 6,6’-Dibromoindigo and Related Compounds

The genesis of the purple dye from shellfish, its composition, origin, intermediates, analysis and synthesis of the components, 6,6’-dibromoindigo, 6-bromoindigo and 6,6’-dibromoindirubin are reviewed.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Christopher J. Cooksey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2001-08-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
6
6’-dibromoindigo
6-bromoindigo
6’-dibromoindirubin
tyrindoxyl
tyriverdin
tyrindoleninone
tyrindolinone
synthesis
structure
properties
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