Wöhler synthesis
Friedrich Wöhler FRS(For) HonFRSE (31 July 1800 – 23 September 1882) was a German chemist known for his work in both organic and inorganic chemistry, being the first to isolate the chemical elements beryllium and yttrium in pure metallic form.
Friedrich wöhler contribution to organic chemistry
Wöhler's most renowned achievement was the synthesis of urea ((NH2)2CO) from ammonium cyanate (NH4NCO) in 1828.
Wöhler pronunciation
WöHLER, FRIEDRICH (b.
Father of inorganic chemistry
Unlike Liebig, Wöhler only visited Britain once, in August 1835.