1907
William Henry Perkin, English chemist and academic (born 1838)
William Henry Perkin, English chemist and academic (born 1838)
William Henry Perkin, English chemist and academic (born 1838)
William Henry Perkin
English chemist known for his accidental discovery of the first synthetic dye
- Died
- 1907
Sir William Henry Perkin was an English chemist and entrepreneur best known for his serendipitous discovery of the first commercial synthetic organic dye, mauveine, made from aniline. Though he failed in trying to synthesise quinine for the treatment of malaria, he became successful in the field of dyes after his first discovery at the age of 18.