Ludwig Knorr
German chemist (1859-1921) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 61
Ludwig Knorr was a German chemist. Together with Carl Paal, he discovered the Paal-Knorr synthesis, and the Knorr quinoline synthesis and Knorr pyrrole synthesis are also named after him. The synthesis in 1883 of the analgesic drug antipyrine, now called phenazone, was a commercial success.
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Antipyrine was the first synthetic drug and the most widely used drug until it was replaced by Aspirin in the early 20th century.
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Germany
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Scientists
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Scientist
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Deceased
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Lived 1859 to 1921 · aged 61
