Aniline dye
Aniline Dye
Aniline dye is a synthetic dye in which the principal ingredient is aniline, a toxic compound derived from benzene. It was the first synthetic dye to be discovered and has had a significant impact on the textile industry, chemistry, and medicine.
History[edit | edit source]
The discovery of aniline dye can be traced back to 1856 when an 18-year-old British chemist named William Henry Perkin accidentally created a purple dye while attempting to synthesize quinine, a treatment for malaria. This dye, later named mauveine, marked the beginning of the synthetic dye industry.
Production[edit | edit source]
The production of aniline dye involves the reaction of aniline with other chemicals, typically in the presence of a catalyst. The specific chemicals and conditions used can vary, resulting in different types of aniline dyes. For example, the reaction of aniline with acetic acid produces a red dye known as aniline red or fuchsine.
Uses[edit | edit source]
Aniline dyes are used extensively in the textile industry for coloring fabrics. They are also used in the production of ink, leather, and paper. In addition, they have applications in biology and medicine for staining cells and tissues in microscopy.
Health and Environmental Concerns[edit | edit source]
Despite their widespread use, aniline dyes have been associated with several health and environmental concerns. They are known to be toxic and can cause a range of health problems if ingested or inhaled. Moreover, the production and disposal of aniline dyes can lead to environmental pollution.
See Also[edit | edit source]
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD