William Christopher Zeise

William Christopher Zeise (October 15, 1789 – November 12, 1847) was a Danish organic chemist. He is best known for the first organometallic compound to be synthesized, named Zeise's salt in his honor. He also discovered the xanthates in 1823.

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Name Zeise, William Christopher
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Short description Danish chemist
Date of birth October 15, 1789
Place of birth Slagelse Denmark
Date of death November 12, 1847
Place of death Copenhagen Denmark
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