Richard August Karl Emil Erlenmeyer
Richard August Karl Emil Erlenmeyer (1825-1909) was a prominent German chemist best known for the invention of the Erlenmeyer flask, a staple laboratory apparatus characterized by its conical shape and flat bottom. Erlenmeyer's contributions significantly advanced organic chemistry, particularly in the area of molecular structure and chemical bonding, including his pioneering work on tautomerism and the structure of organic compounds. He played a vital role in the 19th-century chemical revolution, bridging the gap between theoretical and practical chemistry.
Born on Jun 28, 1825 (200 years old)
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Richard August Karl Emil Erlenmeyer was a key figure in 19th-century chemistry, known for the Erlenmeyer flask named after him.
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