Ernest H. Volwiler, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ernest H. Volwiler

American chemist

Date of Birth: 22-Aug-1893

Place of Birth: Hamilton, Ohio, United States

Date of Death: 03-Oct-1992

Profession: inventor, chemist, pharmacologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Ernest Henry Volwiler (August 22, 1893 – October 3, 1992) was an American chemist.
He spent his career at Abbott Laboratories working his way from staff chemist to CEO.
He was a pioneer in the field of anesthetic pharmacology, assisting in the development of two breakthrough drugs, Nembutal and Pentothal.
Volwiler also helped Abbott Laboratories to achieve commercial success for its pharmaceutical products including the commercialization of penicillin and sulfa drugs during World War II.