A Simple, Safe and Efficient Synthesis of Tyrian Purple (6,6′-Dibromoindigo)
6,6’-Dibromoindigo is a major component of the historic pigment Tyrian purple, arguably the most famous dye of antiquity. Over the last century, chemists have been interested in developing practical syntheses of the compound We describe herein a new, reasonably simple and efficient synthesis of Tyri...
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| 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/1420-3049/15/8/5561/ |