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Tetrabromoindigo (Cat.No:I014733), also known as Tyrian purple or royal purple, is a natural dye extracted from marine mollusks. It has been used historically as a luxurious and highly prized pigment for coloring textiles and garments. Tetrabromoindigo’s rich and vibrant hue has contributed to its cultural and historical significance.
| Catalog Number | I014733 |
| CAS Number | 2475-31-2 |
| Synonyms | Tetrabromoindigo; NSC 400980; NSC-400980; NSC400980;3H-Indol-3-one, 5,7-dibromo-2-(5,7-dibromo-1,3-dihydro-3-oxo-2H-indol-2-ylidene)-1,2-dihydro- |
| Molecular Formula | C16H6Br4N2O2 |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Solubility | Soluble in DMSO |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C16H6Br4N2O2/c17-5-1-7-11(9(19)3-5)21-13(15(7)23)14-16(24)8-2-6(18)4-10(20)12(8)22-14/h1-4,21-22H/b14-13- |
| InChIKey | PTWYQANXSNMUTI-YPKPFQOOSA-N |
| SMILES | O=C1/C(NC2=C1C=C(Br)C=C2Br)=C3NC4=C(C=C(Br)C=C4Br)C/3=O |
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