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Adams, Roger

American chemist

born Jan. 2, 1889, Boston

died July 6, 1971, Champaign, Ill., U.S.

chemist and teacher known for determining the chemical constitution of such natural substances as chaulmoogra oil (used in treating leprosy), the toxic cottonseed pigment gossypol, marijuana, and many alkaloids. He also worked in stereochemistry and with platinum catalysts and the synthesis of medicinal compounds.

Receiving his Ph.D. from Harvard University (1912), Adams studied in Germany and taught briefly at Harvard. In 1916 he went to the University of Illinois, becoming professor of organic chemistry (1919) and head of the chemistry department (1926). A consultant to the chemical industry, he also served as a scientific adviser to the government during World War II. He accepted a research professorship (1954) and retired in 1957. His many honours include the American Chemical Society's Priestley Medal (1946).

词条	Adams, Roger
释义	Adams, Roger American chemist born Jan. 2, 1889, Boston died July 6, 1971, Champaign, Ill., U.S. chemist and teacher known for determining the chemical constitution of such natural substances as chaulmoogra oil (used in treating leprosy), the toxic cottonseed pigment gossypol, marijuana, and many alkaloids. He also worked in stereochemistry and with platinum catalysts and the synthesis of medicinal compounds. Receiving his Ph.D. from Harvard University (1912), Adams studied in Germany and taught briefly at Harvard. In 1916 he went to the University of Illinois, becoming professor of organic chemistry (1919) and head of the chemistry department (1926). A consultant to the chemical industry, he also served as a scientific adviser to the government during World War II. He accepted a research professorship (1954) and retired in 1957. His many honours include the American Chemical Society's Priestley Medal (1946).
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