Preparation of Tyrian Purple (6,6′-Dibromoindigo): Past and Present
Over the past century, various synthetic approaches have been suggested to the most famous dye of antiquity, Tyrian purple (6,6′-dibromoindigo). These synthetic routes have been exhaustively surveyed and critically evaluated from the perspective of convenience, cost, safety and yield.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2010-08-01
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| Series: | Molecules |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/15/8/5473/ |