Gustaf Komppa
Finnish chemist (1867-1949) · Finland · On the map · Scientists · Died at 81
Gustaf Komppa was a Finnish chemist best known for a world-first in commercializing total synthesis, that of camphor in 1903.
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About this person
Country
Finland
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1867 to 1949 · aged 81
The same award as Gustaf
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