Wohler Process

The Wohler process, developed by Friedrich Wohler in 1828, was a groundbreaking chemical reaction that demonstrated organic compounds could be created from inorganic materials. Specifically, Wohler synthesized urea, a compound found in urine, by heating ammonium cyanate. This was significant because it challenged the belief that organic compounds could only come from living organisms. The process showed that organic molecules could be made through chemical reactions in a lab, bridging the gap between inorganic and organic chemistry and advancing our understanding of chemical synthesis and biological compounds.