About Emil Knoevenagel
Lived 1865 – 1921 (aged 56). Emil Knoevenagel was a German chemist and university teacher, known for Knoevenagel condensation.
Heinrich Emil Albert Knoevenagel (; 18 June 1865 – 11 August 1921) was the German chemist who established the Knoevenagel condensation reaction. The Knoevenagel condensation reaction of carbonyl compounds with active methylene compounds is a classic method for the preparation of conjugated alkenes, which are very valuable synthetic intermediates (e.g. Michael acceptors).
Works
Praktikum des anorganischen Chemikers : Einführung in die anorganische Chemie auf experimenteller Grundlage . Veit, Leipzig 2nd ed. 1909 Digital edition by the University and State Library Düsseldorf
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Who was Emil Knoevenagel?
German chemist (1865–1921)
When was Emil Knoevenagel born?
Emil Knoevenagel was born on 18 June 1865 in Linden.
When did Emil Knoevenagel die?
Emil Knoevenagel died on 11 August 1921 in Berlin.
What was Emil Knoevenagel's occupation?
Emil Knoevenagel was a chemist and university teacher.
What was Emil Knoevenagel known for?
Emil Knoevenagel was known for Knoevenagel condensation.
What nationality was Emil Knoevenagel?
Emil Knoevenagel was German.
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