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Max Tishler
American chemist (1906-1989) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 82
Max Tishler (October 30, 1906 - March 18, 1989) was president of Merck Sharp and Dohme Research Laboratories where he led the research teams that synthesized ascorbic acid, riboflavin, cortisone, pyridoxine, pantothenic acid, nicotinamide, methionine, threonine, and tryptophan.
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1989Died18 March 19891987National Medal of ScienceAward1982National Inventors Hall of FameAward1977American Institute of Chemists Gold MedalAward1970Priestley MedalAward1968Chemical Pioneer AwardAward1963Chemical Industry MedalAward1961IRI MedalAward1906Born30 October 1906
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He also developed the fermentation processes for actinomycin, vitamin B12, streptomycin, and penicillin. Tishler invented sulfaquinoxaline for the treatment for coccidiosis.
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United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1906 to 1989 · aged 82
