Nariman Mehta
Indian-born American chemist (1920–2014) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Nariman Bomanshaw Mehta (April 20, 1920 – August 22, 2014)[1] was an Indian-born American organic chemist and pharmacologist who designed, synthesized, and patented the organic compound bupropion, marketed under the name Wellbutrin as an antidepressant and smoking cessation aid.[2]
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Nariman Bomanshaw Mehta | |
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Born | (1920-04-20)April 20, 1920 |
Died | August 22, 2014(2014-08-22) (aged 94)[1] |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, University of Kansas |
Known for | Synthesis of antidepressant drug Bupropion (marketed as Wellbutrin) |
Spouse | Barbara DeShane |
Children | 2 daughters, 1 son |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Organic chemistry |
Institutions | Seagram, GlaxoSmithKline |
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