August Wilhelm Von Hofmann
1818-1892
German chemist who discovered several important chemical compounds, founded the aniline dye industry, and developed a method of determining molecular weights. His ...
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The German chemist August Wilhelm von Hofmann (1818-1892) was one of the most influential organic chemists and teachers of the century.August Wilhelm von Hofmann was born on April 8, 1818, in the smal...
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Hofmann was born in Giessen. He originally planned to study law at college, but after attending chemistry lectures by Justus von Liebig, he became interested in chemistry.In 1841 he received his docto...
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Hofmann was born in Giessen. He originally planned to study law at college, but after attending chemistry lectures by Justus von Liebig, he became interested in chemistry.In 1841 he received his docto...
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