Emil Knoevenagel
Heinrich Emil Albert Knoevenagel (18 June 1865 – 11 August 1921) was the German chemist who established the Knoevenagel condensation reaction. The Knoevenagel condensation reaction of benzaldehydes with nitroalkanes is a classic general method for the preparation of nitroalkenes, which are very valuable synthetic intermediates.
Emil Knoevenagel | |
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 Emil Knoevenagel in Heidelberg for his habilitation | |
| Born | June 18, 1865 |
| Died | August 11, 1921 (aged 56) |
| Nationality | German |
| Known for | Knoevenagel condensation |
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| Doctoral advisor | Viktor Meyer |
Works
- Praktikum des anorganischen Chemikers : Einführung in die anorganische Chemie auf experimenteller Grundlage . Veit, Leipzig 2nd ed. 1909 Digital edition by the University and State Library Düsseldorf
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References
- "Emil Knoevenagel". Angewandte Chemie. 35 (5): 29–30. 1922. doi:10.1002/ange.19220350503.
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