Carl Djerassi
American chemistry professor, inventor, author, playwright (1923–2015)
Carl Djerassi (October 29, 1923 – January 30, 2015) was a Bulgarian-Austrian-American chemist, novelist, and playwright. He was best known for his work to develop a oral contraceptive pills and the use of physical methods in organic chemistry.
Carl Djerassi | |
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.jpg) Carl Djerassi in 2013 | |
| Born | October 29, 1923 |
| Died | January 30, 2015 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | Austrian, Bulgarian |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Known for | synthesis of norethisterone, the first orally highly active progestin used in one of the first three oral contraceptive pills |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Chemistry |
He was elected a foreign member of the Academia Europaea in 2003.[1]
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References
change- ↑ "Carl Djerassi". Academia Europaea. Archived from the original on 28 March 2019.
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