Organic Chemist Collection

Michel Eugene Chevreul, French chemist, 1891. Chevreul (1786-1889) worked with animal fats, discovering margaric acid which led to the development of margarine

Marcellin Berthelot, French organic chemist and politician, 1903. Pierre-Eugene Marcellin Berthelot (1827-1907) worked on explosives and dyes

August Wilhelm von Hofmann, 19th century German organic chemist, (1900). Through his work on coal-tar derivatives, Hofmann (1818-1892)

A laboratory worker holds a separating funnel of oil, Dunkirk refinery, France, 1950s

Pierre Eugene Marcellin Berthelot, French organic chemist and politician, c1885. Artist: Pierre Petit
Pierre Eugene Marcellin Berthelot French organic chemist and politician, c1885. Berthelot (1827-1907) worked on explosives and dyes

Jean Baptiste Andre Dumas, French organic chemist, 1873. Dumas (1800-1884) did important work on organic analysis and synthesis, and the determination of atomic weights

Friedrich August Kekule von Stradonitz, German organic chemist, c1885. In 1865, Kekule (1829-1896) published his theory of the structure of the benzene ring as a ring of six carbon atoms attached by

August Wilhelm Hofmann, German organic chemist, 1854-1860. Through his work on coal-tar derivatives, Hofmann (1818-1892) in 1858 obtained aniline dye magenta or fuschine

Wallace Carothers, US chemist C018 / 0621
Wallace Hume Carothers (1896-1937), US industrial chemist, handling a sample of neoprene. Carothers studied at the University of Illinois, receiving his doctorate in 1924

Alexander Williamson, British chemist
Alexander William Williamson (1824-1904), British organic chemist. Williamson is famous for his work on the synthesis of ethers

Jean Dumas, French chemist
Jean Dumas (1800-1884), French chemist. In 1830 Dumas challenged the views of Berzelius on chemical structure, proposing in its place his own type theory

Aleksandr Arbuzov, Soviet organic chemist
Aleksandr Erminingeldovich Arbuzov (1877-1968), Soviet organic chemist. Arbuzov is famous for his work on the Michaelis-Arbuzov reaction, a key reaction in the synthesis of organophosphates

August Kekule, German chemist
August Kekule (1829-1896), German organic chemist. From 1858 Kekule developed a structural theory for carbon chemistry, based on its valency (bond-forming) of four

Michel Eugene Chevreul, French chemist
Michel Eugene Chevreul (1786-1889), French organic chemist. Chevreul was director of dyeing at the Gobelin tapestry factory. His best known work is on animal fats and soap making

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Organic chemists have played a pivotal role in shaping the world of chemistry as we know it today. From groundbreaking discoveries to influential research, these individuals have left an indelible mark on the field. One of the pioneers in organic chemistry was Michel Eugene Chevreul, a French chemist who made significant contributions during the 19th century. His work on fats and oils laid the foundation for our understanding of these essential compounds. Marcellin Berthelot, another French organic chemist and politician, further advanced the field with his research on thermochemistry. In 1903, he became one of the first scientists to synthesize organic compounds from inorganic substances. August Wilhelm von Hofmann, a German organic chemist from the 19th century, also deserves recognition for his immense contributions. He not only discovered several important classes of organic compounds but also developed new methods for their synthesis. In a captivating image captured in France's Dunkirk refinery during the 1950s, we see a laboratory worker holding a separating funnel filled with oil. This snapshot symbolizes how organic chemistry is deeply intertwined with industries like petroleum refining that rely on its principles. Pierre Eugene Marcellin Berthelot (not to be confused with Marcellin Berthelot mentioned earlier) was yet another notable figure in this field. As both an accomplished scientist and politician, he made significant advancements in chemical thermodynamics and catalysis during his time. Jean Baptiste Andre Dumas was another prominent French organic chemist whose work focused on analyzing various natural products such as alkaloids and carbohydrates. His meticulous studies greatly expanded our knowledge of these complex molecules. Friedrich August Kekule von Stradonitz stands out among German organic chemists due to his groundbreaking discovery regarding benzene's structure - known as Kekule's dream or benzene ring theory - which revolutionized our understanding of aromatic compounds.