Adolph Emmerling, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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German chemist
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Place of Birth: Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
About Adolph Emmerling
- Adolph Emmerling (13 June 1842, Freiburg im Breisgau – 17 March 1906, Baden-Baden) was a German chemist, known for his research in the field of agricultural chemistry. He studied chemistry at the University of Freiburg, receiving his doctorate in 1865.
- Following graduation, he spent several years as a laboratory assistant in Freiburg and Heidelberg.
- In 1870 he became director of the Landwirtschaftlichen Versuchsstation Kiel (Agricultural Experimental Station in Kiel), a post he maintained until his death.
- In 1874 he obtained his habilitation at the University of Kiel, and in 1882, received the title of professor.In 1869, with Adolf von Baeyer, he discovered a method for synthesizing indole by fusing ortho-nitrocinnamic acid with potash and iron filings ("Baeyer–Emmerling indole synthesis").
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