sir robert robinson

Thân thiện

Sir Robert Robinson examines a molecular model in his laboratory.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A British chemist: Sir Robert Robinson was an English chemist renowned for his significant research on the molecular structures of plant-based compounds, particularly alkaloids. He received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1947 for this work.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The synthesis of tropinone, a classic example of biomimetic synthesis, is often credited to Sir Robert Robinson.
  • Sir Robert Robinson's research laid the groundwork for understanding the chemistry of many natural products.

Advanced Usage

• "Robinson annulation": A named organic chemical reaction used to form ring structures, developed by Sir Robert Robinson.
  • The Robinson annulation is a key method for constructing six-membered rings in synthetic organic chemistry.

Variants and Related Words

• Robinson, Robert Robinson: Common shortened or alternative references to the full title and name.
  • The Robinson annulation is named after Robert Robinson.

Synonyms

• Chemist, Nobel laureate, researcher.

Học thuật

Noun

1. English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)

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