Butter yellow is a dye once used to color margarine. It has since been shown to be carcinogenic, and its use in food is no longer permitted. Outline a synthesis of butter yellow from benzene and toluene. N(CH)2 Butter yellow

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Butter yellow is a dye once used to color margarine. It has since been shown to be carcinogenic, and its use in food is no longer permitted. Outline a synthesis of butter yellow from benzene and toluene. N(CH)2 Butter yellow

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