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Description
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Synonyms and Related Terms
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2,2'-biindolinyliden-3,3'-dion; Indigofera tinctoria; Natural Blue 1; CI 75780 (natural); Vat Blue 1; CI 73000 (synthetic); Pigment Blue 66; indigotin; indicum (Pliny); indigo (Esp. Fr., Dan.,
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Other Properties
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| Composition | C16H10N2O2 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 482-89-3 |
| Melting Point | 390-392 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 262.26 |
| Refractive Index | >1.662 |
Hazards and Safety
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Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Additional Information
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° H.Schweppe, "Indigo and Woad", Artists Pigments, Volume 3, E. West FitzHugh (ed.), Oxford University Press: Oxford, 1997.
° Pigments Through the Ages: Indigo
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Paper dyed with indigo
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