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hues known as Tyrian purple. Light exposure during part of the dyeing process can convert the dibromoindigo into indigo, resulting in blue hues known as royal blue, hyacinth purple, or tekhelet.

Chemical synthesis

Given its economic importance, indigo has been prepared by many methods. The Baeyer-Drewsen indigo synthesis dates back to 1882. It involves

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