orcein

Meanings

• A chemical compound with the formula C12H12N2O2. It is an organic nitro compound, with a characteristic dark purple color.

  - "The orcein solution turned a deep purple color."
  - "Orcein is used in various chemical reactions, and its deep purple color is often used as an indicator of the reaction's progress."

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Synonyms

E121 , orchil

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orchid , orchidlike , orchids , vanda , vanda orchid

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Etymology

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Orcein is named after its discoverer, the French chemist Orceau (1711-1772).

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1. Nitro compounds: Nitro compounds are organic compounds that contain one or more nitro groups (-NO2) attached to an aromatic ring. Nitro compounds are characterized by their characteristic dark purple color, and they have been used in various applications, including as pigments, as explosives, and as pharmaceuticals.

2. Nitro aromatics: Nitro aromatics are a class of nitro compounds that contain one or more nitro groups (-NO2) attached to an aromatic ring. Nitro aromatics are characterized by their characteristic dark purple color, and they have been used in various applications, including as pigments, as explosives, and as pharmaceuticals.

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Orcein has been used in various cultural, historical, and symbolic contexts. For example, it has been used as a pigment in art and as a dye in textiles. It has also been used in various religious and spiritual practices, such as in the preparation of certain ceremonial foods or in the performance of certain rituals. Overall, orcein has been an important and versatile substance in various cultural, historical, and symbolic contexts.

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