Solvation Effects in Organic Chemistry: A Short Historical Overview
C. L. Reichardt
Abstract
This short overview describes the historical development of the physics and chemistry of organic solvents and solutions from the alchemist era until the present time based on some carefully selected examples that can be considered landmarks in the history of solution chemistry.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistrySolvationHistory of chemistryAlchemyOrganic chemistryHistory of scienceArt historyEpistemologySolventHistoryPhilosophyVarious Chemistry Research TopicsChemistry and Chemical EngineeringHistory and advancements in chemistry