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Carl Neuberg's hydrotropic appearances (1916).
Johannes Mehringer1, Werner Kunz1
1Institute of theoretical and physical chemistry, University of Regensburg, Universitätsstrasse 31, 93053 Regensburg, Germany.
Advances in Colloid and Interface Science
|July 6, 2021
Summary
Carl Neuberg
Area of Science:
- Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
Background:
- Carl Neuberg's 1916 paper introduced "hydrotropy," the solubilization of hydrophobic molecules by amphiphilic compounds.
- Neuberg's work explored 43 compounds and touched upon applications in pharma and green chemistry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To translate Carl Neuberg's seminal 1916 paper "Hydrotropic appearances" into English.
- To enhance accessibility of Neuberg's foundational research on hydrotropy for international researchers.
Main Methods:
- Translation of the original German text of Neuberg's 1916 paper.
- Review and annotation of experimental data and theoretical concepts presented.
Main Results:
- The paper provides a comprehensive overview of hydrotropy, including 43 tested compounds.
- It discusses concepts relevant to modern hydrotrope science, such as the pre-Ouzo effect.
Conclusions:
- This translation makes Neuberg's pioneering work on hydrotropy accessible to a global audience.
- It facilitates further research and understanding of hydrotropic phenomena and their applications.