Fluorescence spectra of 5-sulfosalicyclic acid (SSA) were studied.Using quinine bisulphate as a reference, fluorescence quantum yield of SSA was measured.
It is thought that the people of our hero have passed on their knowledge of extraction of a chemical known as quinine from quina-quina to missionaries.
In 1856, 18-year old English chemist William Henry Perkin accidentally created a synthetic purple compound while attempting to synthesize quinine an anti-malaria drug.
1856 年,英国一位 18 岁的化学家 William Henry Perkin 在合成奎宁和抗疟疾药时,意外制造出一种紫色复合物。