About Stanisław Kostanecki
Lived 1860 – 1910 (aged 50). Stanisław Kostanecki was a chemist and university teacher.
Stanisław Kostanecki (born 16 April 1860 in Myszaków, now in Poland then Kingdom of Prussia – 15 November 1910 in Würzburg) was a Polish organic chemist, professor who pioneered in vegetable dye chemistry e.g. curcumin. He is best known for discovering Kostanecki acylation, which was named after him.
In 1896, he developed the theory of dyes and studied the natural vegetable dyes. Among his many students were scientists Kazimierz Funk and Wiktor Lampe.
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Who was Stanisław Kostanecki?
Polish chemist (1860-1910)
When was Stanisław Kostanecki born?
Stanisław Kostanecki was born on 16 April 1860 in Myszaków.
When did Stanisław Kostanecki die?
Stanisław Kostanecki died on 15 November 1910 in Würzburg.
What was Stanisław Kostanecki's occupation?
Stanisław Kostanecki was a chemist and university teacher.
What nationality was Stanisław Kostanecki?
Stanisław Kostanecki's recorded nationality: Congress Poland.
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