Tyrian purple

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Tyrian purple

chemical compound

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Also known as: 6,6′-dibromoindigo, aniline purple, mauve

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Last Updated: Mar 9, 2024 • Article History

Category: Science & Tech

Related Topics:: dye; purple; pyrrole; Purpura haemastoma; dye murex

Tyrian purple, naturally occurring dye highly valued in antiquity. It is closely related to indigo (q.v.).