Friedrich Kekule

(1) One 19th century chemist who made many discoveries and had many accomplishments, which lead to the better of mankind, is Friedrich August Kekule. His Benzene ring finding made him a pioneer in the world of chemistry, even though chemistry was not very highly regarded in his day. Kekule’s success can be attributed to long years of hard work and perseverance. Friedrich August Kekule founded structural organic chemistry and is best know for his “ring” …

…of Germany, he reflected upon his life and major contributions to Chemistry. This included reiterating the Tetravalency of carbon and proposing its ability to form chains and produce other compounds, as well as the Benzene Ring Structure. (Hiebert, 1959) 1895 Friedrich August Kekule became ennobled by Kaiser Wilhelm II of prussia. It was at this time that he would be known as Friedrich August Cecile on Stradonitz until his death one year later in Bonn. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**