Indigo

C₁₆H₁₀N₂O₂

IUPAC: (2E)-2-(3-Oxo-1H-indol-2-ylidene)-1H-indol-3-one

CAS: 482-89-3

Genel Bakış

Indigo is the oldest known vat dye, used to color blue jeans since 1873. Natural indigo was one of the most valuable commodities for millennia before synthetic production began.

Bileşim

Element Sembol Atomlar Atom Kütlesi
Hydrogen H 10 1,0080
Carbon C 16 12,0110
Nitrogen N 2 14,0070
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Elementel Bileşim

H
3,8%
C
73,3%
N
10,7%
O
12,2%

Kullanımlar

  • Blue dye for denim
  • Textile dyeing
  • Biological stain

İlginç Gerçekler

  • Over 80,000 tonnes of synthetic indigo are produced annually, mostly for blue jeans

Structure

SMILES

C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=C(N2)C3=NC4=CC=CC=C4C3=O)O

Özellikler

Tür
organic
Hal
solid
Molar Kütle
262,27 g/mol
Erime Noktası
390,0 °C
Çözünürlük
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
262,0742
XLogP
2,7
TPSA
65,5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
20
Complexity
448,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Indigo?
Indigo (C₁₆H₁₀N₂O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (2E)-2-(3-Oxo-1H-indol-2-ylidene)-1H-indol-3-one.
What is the molecular weight of Indigo?
Indigo has a molar mass of 262.27 g/mol.
What state is Indigo at room temperature?
Indigo is a solid at room temperature.
Is Indigo organic or inorganic?
Indigo is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Indigo?
Indigo (C₁₆H₁₀N₂O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).