Major developer of organic chemistry of nitrogen-containing compounds, and the Hofmann Reaction and Hofmann Degradation are just two of many reactions named after him
Discovered structural isomers
Invented galvanometer; studied catalytic effects of Pt on hydrogen combustion
Developed chemical assay kits; supported Lavoisier and argued against phlogiston
Founded first chemical-pharmaceutical institute in Germany
Established first specialized scientific journal, Magazine fur Ärzte
