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Basic red 18 synthesis
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Basic Red 18, also known as Rhodamine B, is a synthetic dye synthesized through a multi-step process. It involves the condensation of 3-diethylamino-2-methylphenol with phthalic anhydride followed by the reaction with dimethylamine. The reaction involves several steps including Friedel-Crafts acylation and subsequent ring closure.
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