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Great Chemist
Chem. Exam 1
Term | Definition |
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Jokichi Takamine (1854-1922 | In 1901, became the first to isolate adrenaline which was used to control hemorrhage. Other uses were in the fields of cardiology, obstetrics, and the treatment of asthma and other allergies |
Percy Lavon Julian (1899-1975) | In 1935, accomplished the first total synthesis of physostigmine, used since the end of the 19th century to treat glaucoma. In 1949 Julian developed a new synthesis for “Substance S” (sub. similar to cortisone) which was also used to treat arthritis. |
Chika Kuroda (1884-1968) | Research focused on natural pigments and Kuroda determined the molecular structure of shikonin (purple gromwell) and carthamin (safflower). Was awarded the Majima Prize by the Chemical Society of Japan in 1936 |
Asima Chatterjee (1917-2006) | Earned doctorate in 1944 from Calcutta University and became Khaira Professor of Chemistry in 1962. Developed anti-epileptic and antimalarial drug from her research on Indian medicinal plants. |