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Adolf von Baeyer's Scientific Achievements — a Legacy†
Prof. Rolf Huisgen,
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Prof. Rolf Huisgen
Institut für Organische Chemie der Universität, Karlstr. 23, D-8000 München 2 (FRG)
Institut für Organische Chemie der Universität, Karlstr. 23, D-8000 München 2 (FRG)Search for more papers by this authorProf. Rolf Huisgen,
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Prof. Rolf Huisgen
Institut für Organische Chemie der Universität, Karlstr. 23, D-8000 München 2 (FRG)
Institut für Organische Chemie der Universität, Karlstr. 23, D-8000 München 2 (FRG)Search for more papers by this author†
Based on a Memorial Lecture presented at the 20th Hauptversammlung der Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker in Heidelberg on September 16, 1985.
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A fascinating episode in the history of organic chemistry comes alive through examination of Adolf von Baeyer's work. Not only the ring-strain theory, which is now one hundred years old, but also numerous discoveries concerning indigo, benzene, and many other classes of substances are linked with Baeyer's name. The picture on the right shows the scientist at 72 years of age.
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