FARADAY, M. (MICHAEL). - THE DISCOVERY AND ISOLATION OF BENZENE.

On new compounds of carbon and hydrogen, and on certain other products obtained during the decomposition of oil by heat. Read June 16, 1825.

(London, W. Nicol, 1825). 4to. No wrappers as extracted from "Philosophical Transactions" 1825 - Part II. Pp. 440-466. Clean and fine.

First appearance of this remarkable paper in which Faraday announces his discovery of Benzene. Berzelius described this research as "without doubt one of the most importent which has enriched chemistry during 1825."

"The first public announcement of the discovery of benzene, the greatest chemical discovery made by Faraday. Originally named by him "bicaburet of hydrogen", benzene is the parent substance of all aromatic compounds. It constitutes the basis of thousands of organic compounds, dyes, perfumes, and medicinal products, as well as many polymers and structural materials. The discovery of benzene led to the creation of numerous chemical companies and the manufacture of materials previously unknown. This paper is a thourough study of the physical and chemical properties of benzene."(Neville I, p. 443). - Parkinson "Breakthrough" 1825 C.

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