Kurt Alder
German chemist (1902–1958) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Kurt Adler.
Kurt Alder (German pronunciation: [ˈkʊʁt ˈaldɐ] ⓘ; 10 July 1902 – 20 June 1958) was a German chemist and Nobel laureate.
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Kurt Alder | |
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Born | (1902-07-10)10 July 1902 Königshütte (Chorzów), German Empire |
Died | 20 June 1958(1958-06-20) (aged 55) |
Nationality | German |
Alma mater | University of Berlin University of Kiel |
Known for | Diels–Alder reaction Alder-ene reaction |
Awards | Nobel Prize for Chemistry (1950) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Organic chemistry |
Institutions | I G Farben Industrie, University of Cologne |
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