Chemist no. 282 of 350 · Industrial/Applied

Heinrich Caro

1834-1910Germany

Synthetic dyes; BASF alizarin, methylene blue

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Heinrich Caro: The Industrial Chemist Who Coloured the World and Discovered Caro's Acid

Learn how Heinrich Caro developed methylene blue, eosin, Bismarck brown and Caro's acid (peroxymonosulphuric acid), with chemistry and exam points.

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Heinrich Caro (1834–1910): From Calico Printer to Architect of the German Chemical Industry

Biography of Heinrich Caro (1834-1910), German industrial chemist of BASF, pioneer of synthetic dyes and discoverer of Caro's acid.

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