Solvent dyes dissolve in organic solvents due to their non-polar nature and are used in products such as ink, plastics, and resins. They do not ionize easily and are soluble in non-polar compounds like oils. They are also used in medical research and diagnostics. Yellow and red solvent dyes are azo dyes, while green and […]
William Perkin, a young scientist in 1856, accidentally created the first synthetic dye, called “mauve,” while searching for a cure for malaria. This invention made him wealthy and led to the development of other synthetic dyes and fragrances. Synthetic dyeing was cheaper and more vibrant than natural dyeing. In 1856, an 18-year-old scientist named William […]
