Henry Gilman ForMemRS (May 9, 1893, - November 7, 1986) was an American organic chemist known as the father of organometallic chemistry, the field within which his most notable work was done. He discovered the Gilman reagent, which bears his name.
Read more about Henry Gilman: Early Life and Education (1893-1918), Career, Later Years (1947-1986), Works, Honors and Awards
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