Organic Chemistry Collection

EDTA crystals, light micrograph
EDTA crystals. Polarised light micrograph of a section through ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) crystals. EDTA is used primarily for its effectiveness at binding metal ions (chelating)

Preparation of diethyl ether, wood engraving, published in 1880
Preparation of diethyl ether: condensation of ethyl alcohol (ethanol) and sulfuric acid at a temperature of 130 to 140 A C (273 to 413 A K). Wood engraving, published in 1880

Nikolay Zelinsky, Soviet Moldavian chemist (b / w photo)
7200801 Nikolay Zelinsky, Soviet Moldavian chemist (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nikolay Zelinsky (1861-1953), Soviet Moldavian chemist

artists; clay; Europe; European; France; French; Horizontal; Jean-Etienne Astier; Luberon; Ochre
France, Vaucluse 84, Roussillon, Ochre quarry at Roussillon

Michel Eugene Chevreul, French chemist, 1891. Chevreul (1786-1889) worked with animal fats, discovering margaric acid which led to the development of margarine

Marcellin Berthelot, French organic chemist and politician, 1903. Pierre-Eugene Marcellin Berthelot (1827-1907) worked on explosives and dyes

August Wilhelm von Hofmann, 19th century German organic chemist, (1900). Through his work on coal-tar derivatives, Hofmann (1818-1892)

A laboratory worker holds a separating funnel of oil, Dunkirk refinery, France, 1950s

Pierre Eugene Marcellin Berthelot, French organic chemist and politician, c1885. Artist: Pierre Petit
Pierre Eugene Marcellin Berthelot French organic chemist and politician, c1885. Berthelot (1827-1907) worked on explosives and dyes

Jean Baptiste Andre Dumas, French organic chemist, 1873. Dumas (1800-1884) did important work on organic analysis and synthesis, and the determination of atomic weights

Friedrich August Kekule von Stradonitz, German organic chemist, c1885. In 1865, Kekule (1829-1896) published his theory of the structure of the benzene ring as a ring of six carbon atoms attached by

August Wilhelm Hofmann, German organic chemist, 1854-1860. Through his work on coal-tar derivatives, Hofmann (1818-1892) in 1858 obtained aniline dye magenta or fuschine

Reaction of hydrogen and oxygen to water C017 / 3598
Reaction of hydrogen and oxygen to water. Computer artwork of a balanced chemical equation showing how two hydrogen (H2, white) molecules (left) combine with a single oxygen (O2)

Emil Fischer, German organic chemist, 1904. Photographed with scientific instruments. In 1874 he discovered the first hydrazine base, phenylhydrazine

Ball and Stick Model showing arrangement of Carbon Atoms in Diamond

Water molecule C017 / 3605
Water molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of water (H2O). Atoms are colour coded: oxygen (red) and hydrogen (white), with the bonds between them as bars (grey)

Glass of water, artwork C017 / 3619
Glass of water, computer artwork

Methane molecule, artwork C017 / 3613
Methane molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of methane (CH4). Atoms are colour coded: carbon (black) and hydrogen (white), with the bonds between them as rods (grey)

Carbon nanotube F007 / 9900
Buckytube. Molecular model of part of the cage structure of a bucky- or nanotube. The spheres represent carbon atoms. In this structure hundreds of atoms form hexagon shapes along a tube

Carbon nanotube F007 / 9915
Buckytube. Molecular model of part of the cage structure of a bucky- or nanotube. The spheres represent carbon atoms. In this structure hundreds of atoms form hexagon shapes along a tube

Carbon nanotube F007 / 9910
Buckytube. Molecular model of part of the cage structure of a bucky- or nanotube. The spheres represent carbon atoms. In this structure hundreds of atoms form hexagon shapes along a tube

Buckyball, artwork F008 / 3355
Buckyball, computer artwork

Buckyball, artwork F008 / 3347
Buckyball, computer artwork

Buckyballs, artwork F008 / 3359
Buckyballs, computer artwork

Buckyball, artwork F008 / 3344
Buckyball, computer artwork

Buckyball, artwork F008 / 3358
Buckyball, computer artwork

Buckytube, artwork F008 / 3352
Buckytube, computer artwork

Nanomedicine, conceptual artwork F008 / 3361
Nanomedicine, conceptual computer artwork

Nanomedicine, conceptual artwork F008 / 3360
Nanomedicine, conceptual computer artwork

Buckyballs, artwork F008 / 3349
Buckyballs, computer artwork

Buckyball, artwork F008 / 3354
Buckyball, computer artwork

Buckytube, artwork F008 / 3353
Buckytube, computer artwork

Nanomedicine, conceptual artwork F008 / 3362
Nanomedicine, conceptual computer artwork

Buckyball, artwork F008 / 3346
Buckyball, computer artwork

Buckyball, artwork F008 / 3342
Buckyball, artwork

Buckyball, artwork F008 / 3345
Buckyball, computer artwork

Buckyball, artwork F008 / 3348
Buckyball, computer artwork

Buckyball, artwork F008 / 3343
Buckyball, computer artwork

Buckyball, artwork F008 / 3351
Buckyball, computer artwork

Buckyballs, artwork F008 / 3350
Buckyballs, computer artwork

Buckyball, artwork F008 / 3356
Buckyball, computer artwork

Buckyball, artwork F008 / 3341
Buckyball, computer artwork

Buckyball, artwork F008 / 3357
Buckyball, computer artwork

Organic chemistry building blocks C017 / 3599
Organic chemistry building blocks, conceptual image. Computer artwork showing how carbon (C, black) oxygen (O, red) and hydrogen (H)

Reaction of hydrogen and oxygen to water C017 / 3607
Reaction of hydrogen and oxygen to water. Computer artwork showing how hydrogen (H2, left) combines with oxygen (O2, centre) to form two water (H2O, right)

Wallace Carothers, US chemist C018 / 0621
Wallace Hume Carothers (1896-1937), US industrial chemist, handling a sample of neoprene. Carothers studied at the University of Illinois, receiving his doctorate in 1924

DuPont research, 1950s C018 / 0678
DuPont research. Industrial research chemist watching an organic reaction. The program of fundamental research in organic chemistry at DuPont began in 1927

Hermann Kolbe, German chemist C018 / 7110
Hermann Kolbe (1818-1884). 1889 engraving of the German organic chemist Adolf Wilhelm Hermann Kolbe. Kolbe was an inspirational teacher and a talented researcher

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Organic Chemistry: From EDTA Crystals to Light Micrographs" Organic chemistry, a captivating field that delves into the intricate world of carbon-based compounds, has been a subject of fascination for scientists and artists alike. The journey begins with mesmerizing EDTA crystals, their geometric beauty captured in stunning light micrographs. In 1880, a wood engraving depicted the meticulous preparation of diethyl ether, showcasing the dedication and precision required in this scientific realm. Nikolay Zelinsky, an enigmatic Soviet Moldavian chemist immortalized in a black-and-white photograph, contributed significantly to organic chemistry's advancement. Across Europe's artistic landscapes, clay sculptures emerged as symbolic representations of organic chemistry's essence. Jean-Etienne Astier's horizontal masterpiece in Luberon showcased ochre hues reminiscent of nature's organic wonders. French chemist Michel Eugene Chevreul made groundbreaking discoveries in 1891 while Marcellin Berthelot not only excelled as an organic chemist but also ventured into politics during the early 1900s. German scientist August Wilhelm von Hofmann left an indelible mark on organic chemistry during the late 19th century. The Dunkirk refinery witnessed a laboratory worker delicately holding a separating funnel filled with oil during France's industrial boom in the 1950s—a testament to how practical applications intertwine with theoretical knowledge. Pierre Eugene Marcellin Berthelot himself was not only renowned for his contributions to organic chemistry but also became an inspiration for artists like Pierre Petit who captured his brilliance through portraiture around c1885. Jean Baptiste Andre Dumas' legacy as a French organic chemist from 1873 continues to inspire generations today. Friedrich August Kekule von Stradonitz stood tall among German counterparts during c1885—his work shaping our understanding of chemical structures.