I am trying to prepare Indigo using Baeyer–Drewson method. However, the NMR spectrum in DMSO shows the presence of a side product along with Indigo. How can i purify the material
I have found another method of synthesis, provided on the picture below. Also, her e is the link, hope it will help you:
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I know that there is a chapter on the extraction/preparation of "Indigo naturalis" from plants in the Chinese Pharmacopeia (for which I do not have access....maybe your institution has!). Maybe they describe more on the topic!