Friedrich Konrad Beilstein
Russian chemist (1838–1906) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Friedrich Konrad Beilstein (Russian: Фёдор Фёдорович Бейльштейн; 17 February 1838 – 18 October 1906), was a Russian chemist and founder of the famous Handbuch der organischen Chemie (Handbook of Organic Chemistry). The first edition of this work, published in 1881, covered 1,500 compounds in 2,200 pages. This handbook is now known as the Beilstein database.[1]
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Friedrich Konrad Beilstein | |
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Born | (1838-02-17)17 February 1838 |
Died | 18 October 1906(1906-10-18) (aged 68) Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire |
Other names | Фёдор Фёдорович Бейльштейн (Russian) |
Education | University of Heidelberg |
Known for | Beilstein database Beilstein test |
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