Aniline Dye

Glossary

A category of synthetic dyes made with a base material of coal-tar derivatives. Aniline is an organic compound derived from coal and oil, which was first isolated in the early 1820s. Its use as a base for dyes emerged in 1856, when William Henry Perkin identified mauveine, a substance that produces a purple colour, from coal-tar benzene. Following this discovery, several dyes using aniline as a base were synthesized, including indigo, reds, yellows and blacks.

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Aniline Dye%newline%A category of synthetic dyes made with a base material of coal-tar derivatives. Aniline is an organic compound derived from coal and oil, which was first isolated in the early 1820s. Its use as a base for dyes emerged in 1856, when William Henry Perkin identified mauveine, a substance that produces a purple colour, from coal-tar benzene. Following this discovery, several dyes using aniline as a base were synthesized, including indigo, reds, yellows and blacks.

Chicago	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. “Aniline Dye”. Accessed April 27, 2024. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/aniline-dye/
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