Birthdate: June 16, 1897
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Berlin, Germany
Died: August 26, 1987
Georg Wittig, a renowned German chemist, made significant contributions to organic chemistry with his pioneering work on the synthesis of alkenes using the Wittig reaction and phosphonium ylides. This innovative method revolutionized the field by offering a practical and efficient way to produce alkenes from aldehydes and ketones. Wittig’s groundbreaking research led to international acclaim, ultimately resulting in the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1979, which he shared with Herbert C. Brown for their remarkable advancements in organic synthesis.
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