William Perkin
1838-1907
English organic chemist who produced the first synthetic dyestuff in 1856 and founded the synthetic organic chemical industry. In attempting
to produce quinine from aniline by...
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William Perkin is considered to be the father of the synthetic dye and perfume industries.Perkin was born in London, England, and as a child attended the City of London School. There he came into cont...
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William Perkin is considered to be the father of the synthetic dye and perfume industries.Perkin was born in London, England, and as a child attended the City of London School. There he came into cont...
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