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Friedrich Gustav Carl Emil Erlenmeyer

1864 – 1921

German chemist

Chemist University teacher
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About Friedrich Gustav Carl Emil Erlenmeyer

Lived 1864 – 1921 (aged 56). Friedrich Gustav Carl Emil Erlenmeyer was a German chemist and university teacher, known for Erlenmeyer-Plöchl azlactone and amino acid synthesis.

Biography Erlenmeyer was born in Heidelberg, but moved with his family to Munich in 1868. He studied at various universities in Heidelberg, Bonn, Darmstadt and Marburg. He received his Ph.D. in 1888 from the University of Göttingen. 1893 he started working at the University of Strasbourg and from 1907 till his death in 1921 he was working at the kaiserliche biologische Anstallt Dahlem.

His son, Hans Erlenmeyer (1900–1967), worked also as chemist.

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Important facts

Born
14 July 1864, Heidelberg
Birth century
19th century
Died
8 February 1921, Heidelberg
Occupation
Chemist, university teacher
Nationality
Germany
Known for
Erlenmeyer-Plöchl azlactone and amino acid synthesis
Education
University of Göttingen
Employers
University of Strasbourg

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Friedrich Gustav Carl Emil Erlenmeyer?

German chemist

When was Friedrich Gustav Carl Emil Erlenmeyer born?

Friedrich Gustav Carl Emil Erlenmeyer was born on 14 July 1864 in Heidelberg.

When did Friedrich Gustav Carl Emil Erlenmeyer die?

Friedrich Gustav Carl Emil Erlenmeyer died on 8 February 1921 in Heidelberg.

What was Friedrich Gustav Carl Emil Erlenmeyer's occupation?

Friedrich Gustav Carl Emil Erlenmeyer was a chemist and university teacher.

What was Friedrich Gustav Carl Emil Erlenmeyer known for?

Friedrich Gustav Carl Emil Erlenmeyer was known for Erlenmeyer-Plöchl azlactone and amino acid synthesis.

What nationality was Friedrich Gustav Carl Emil Erlenmeyer?

Friedrich Gustav Carl Emil Erlenmeyer was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Friedrich Gustav Carl Emil Erlenmeyer

· Wikidata: Q5503807

· DBpedia: Friedrich Gustav Carl Emil Erlenmeyer

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