CHEMISTS A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z           HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site Perkin, William Henry (1838-1907) English chemist who, in 1856, while studying under von Hofmann, discovered mauve, the first synthetic dye. He manufactured this and other dyes until 1874, then devoted his remaining years to research. In 1868 he synthesized coumarin, the first synthetic perfume. See also alizarin. Related category    • CHEMISTS Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP