Hans Theodor Bucherer
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Hans Theodor Bucherer was a German chemist and gave name to several chemical reactions, for example the Bucherer carbazole synthesis
, the Bucherer reaction
, and the Bucherer–Bergs reaction
at the University of Leipzig
. After he received his Ph.D in 1893 he worked at BASF
. He became professor at Technical University of Dresden in 1901 changed to the Technical University of Berlin
in 1913 and became professor at the Technical University of Munich
in 1926.
Bucherer carbazole synthesis
The Bucherer carbazole synthesis is a chemical reaction used to synthesize carbazoles from naphthols and aryl hydrazines using sodium bisulfite. The reaction is named after Hans Theodor Bucherer.-References:...
, the Bucherer reaction
Bucherer reaction
The Bucherer reaction in organic chemistry is the reversible conversion of naphthol to naphthylamine in presence of ammonia and sodium bisulfite ....
, and the Bucherer–Bergs reaction
Life
Bucherer started studying chemistry at the University of Munich, University of Karlsruhe and later with Johannes WislicenusJohannes Wislicenus
Johannes Wislicenus was a German chemist, most famous for his work in early stereochemistry.-Biography:...
at the University of Leipzig
University of Leipzig
The University of Leipzig , located in Leipzig in the Free State of Saxony, Germany, is one of the oldest universities in the world and the second-oldest university in Germany...
. After he received his Ph.D in 1893 he worked at BASF
BASF
BASF SE is the largest chemical company in the world and is headquartered in Germany. BASF originally stood for Badische Anilin- und Soda-Fabrik . Today, the four letters are a registered trademark and the company is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange, and Zurich Stock...
. He became professor at Technical University of Dresden in 1901 changed to the Technical University of Berlin
Technical University of Berlin
The Technische Universität Berlin is a research university located in Berlin, Germany. Translating the name into English is discouraged by the university, however paraphrasing as Berlin Institute of Technology is recommended by the university if necessary .The TU Berlin was founded...
in 1913 and became professor at the Technical University of Munich
Technical University of Munich
The Technische Universität München is a research university with campuses in Munich, Garching, and Weihenstephan...
in 1926.