JOURNAL OF DIALECTICS OF NATURE
A Comprehensive, Academic Journal of the Philosophy, History, Sociology and Cultural Studies of Science and Technology
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ZHANG Xian
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<p>Faculty of History, The Research Center for the History of Science and Technology, Nankai University</p>
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Experimental Research on Aniline and the Emergence of Synthetic Dyestuffs Industry (1826-1856) Abstract: From 1826, aniline was discovered from natural dye indigo, industrial coal tar, and other sources by different chemists, and its conclusive identification was completed by Hofmann. On this basis, a series of studies carried out by Hofmann into aniline advanced amine chemistry, underpinned the theoretical breakthrough of the ammonia type and laid the scientific foundation for the emergence of the synthetic dye industry. Having entered this field under Hofmann’s mentorship, Perkin discovered mauveine, a novel aniline derivative with dyeing properties. Driven by commercial motivations, he developed a multi-step process for large-scale production of aniline, leading to the first commercial production of aniline dyes, which marked the commencement of the synthetic dye industry. Key Words: Aniline; Dye; Coal tar; Hofmann; PerkinIssue:Volume 48, lssue 5, May 2026Page: 67-75
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