6,6'-Dibromoindigo
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6,6'-Dibromoindigo is an organic compound with the formula (BrC6H3C(O)CNH)2. A deep purple solid, the compound is also known as Tyrian purple, a dye of historic significance. Presently, it is only a curiosity, although the related derivative indigo is of industrial significance. The molecule consists of a pair of monobrominated indole rings linked by a carbon-carbon double bond. It is produced by molluscs of the Muricidae species.[1]
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6BrIG; Tyrian purple | |
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C16H8Br2N2O2 | |
Molar mass | 420.060 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | purple solid |
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The pure compound has semiconductor properties in the thin film phase, which is potentially useful for wearable electronics, and has better performance than the parent indigo in this context.[2][3]